Translational Ecology

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William Schlesinger, Ph.D.
June 18, 2018July 8, 2018 William Schlesinger, Ph.D.climate, energy, faculty, travel

Airtravel

As seen for the metabolism of birds, air travel by humans carries a large energetic cost.

About Translational Ecology

The blog will offer a science-based analysis of current environmental topics, from regional to global levels, with an emphasis on making the science accessible to the general public.

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