ecosystem health
11/16/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
Food web disturbance and elevated levels of mercury in rivers may have been caused by dams, according to study
The green energy “run of river” dams that have been gaining in popularity could have a very serious downside. This type of dam diverts a part of a stream though a set of turbines before feeding it back into the stream downriver. While proponents say this type of hydro project is desirable because it can […]
09/27/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Biodiversity results in healthier, more productive ecosystems and can even help guard against extreme weather
As our hearts and bodies unite in the collective experience of the recent hurricane disasters across our country and other weather disturbances around the globe, a small but enlightening study may provide insight to what we can do to thrive once again. A team of researchers from the Smithsonian have concluded that biodiversity directly impacts […]
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