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Less Snow, More Elk. More Elk, Fewer Birds.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Tony Simeone

Live Science reports that recent studies show a direct link to the impact that climate change is having on mountain snowfall levels and the impact of less snow on the growth of seasonal woody plants. The interaction of species is … Continue reading →

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Human Impact without Humans

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Tony Simeone

Actually, humans were involved but from a distance – not directly. Humans were responsible as a result of industrialization. The clear signs of industrialisation can be found even in very remote lakes, thousands of kilometres from the nearest city. The … Continue reading →

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The Economic Invisibility of Nature

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tony Simeone

We know that nature is all around us. There is more of nature than anything else – because, the natural world around us, IS nature. If nature is everywhere, is it possible to put a value on it and if … Continue reading →

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