Category Archives: Ecosystem

Plants Play Larger Role Than Thought in Cleaning Up Air Pollution

The research, led by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo., uses observations, gene expression studies, and computer modeling to show that deciduous plants absorb about a third more of a common class of air-polluting … Continue reading

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Peru Mines Bird Excrement on Islands

It was a treasure for the Incas, the cause of a war, and once a backbone of Peru’s economy. Now as the world hungers for sustainable resources, bird excrement is once again as prized as gold. Handful of islands off … Continue reading

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Frankfurt Tower’s Power Trick

You don’t need to seal yourself in to live green. That’s the message from the engineers of the Westarkade, a colorful high-rise that officially opened in Frankfurt in July. The 15-story glass tower glows with natural light and offers windows … Continue reading

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Ozone recovering but will take longer over poles

The ozone layer that shields life from the sun’s harmful rays is projected to recover from harmful chemicals by mid-century, but it will take longer over the polar regions, a United Nations study said. read here

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