…alpine ecosystems and often destroys vital wildlife habitat. Ski resorts also use substantial amounts of water for snowmaking and other activities, and generate significant carbon dioxide pollution from energy used…
…idea of restoration was crucial to maintaining healthy ecosystems, the emphasis in the environmental movement was on preservation of ecosystems.” In 1961, prairie restoration gained momentum when a young horticulturalist…
There’s much more to Mobile, Alabama than its rich cultural history, given the unusual ecosystems in and around town and lots of opportunities for adventure…
The National Park Service believes that pollution from Denver and its suburbs is taking a toll on the fragile ecosystems of nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. If left unchecked, ecologists…
…America’s 540 wildlife refuges, Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is “among the most complete, pristine and undisturbed ecosystems on Earth.” USFWS biologists fear that opening up ANWR’s disputed coastal…
…ecosystems and preventing salmon and other fish from swimming upstream. Pictured: the Center Hill Hydroelectric Dam near Cookeville, Tennessee.© George Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydroelectric dams are among…
When Richard Metteer began publicly pitching his vision for raising hundreds of thousands of hogs amidst some of Alaska’s most treasured ecosystems, he was met with protests from a diverse…
…”Open Season on “Varmints,”” cover story, July/August 2004). “The political climate for prairie dog conservation remains abysmal,” says Erin Robertson of Center for Native Ecosystems. In August 2004, the U.S….
…ecosystems. Pictured: A Florida sugar cane and coconut vendor prepares some raw sugar cane.© Ashe-villain, courtesy Flickr It sure would be nice if we could obtain all of our food…
…commercial harvesting and damage by pollution, has caused a serious decline in the low-profile plant, even though moss is an important component of many ecosystems, from cave walls to the…
