Thomas Martin was studying parenting behavior among wild birds in Venezuela when a drought hit in 2008. In one species, the gray-breasted wood wren (Henicorhina leucophrys), the number of active…
Day: November 23, 2020
CO2 to the rescue: Elevated carbon dioxide concentrations can reduce the negative effects of drought on crops, study finds
American and Brazilian researchers evaluated the possibility of elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations reducing the negative effect of drought on physiological parameters and the growth of Manihot esculenta (cassava). They…
Cut down your plastic footprint: 3 Ways to protect yourself from TOXIC plastic products
Plastic is a versatile material, but it’s also one of the most dangerous to your health. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, the majority…