We all know that every species has a role to play in keeping the balance in an ecosystem. Even though one species may be dominant, it does not mean it is more important. In contrast, the species most necessary for the health of an ecosystem are usually not abundant. These species are known as keystone species, […]
Keystone Species: How the wolves of Yellowstone changed the rivers Read Post »
Environment, Science, Sustainability
Cattle raising in the Brazilian Amazon is a major driver of deforestation. The combination of deforestation and soy production for livestock feed compromise its sustainability. In fact, deforestation of the Amazon is reaching a critical die-back tipping point. This is a problem because the Amazon contains 30% of the world’s rainforest. It also holds 20%
The Problem with Cattle Raising in the Brazilian Amazon Read Post »
Environment, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
What is Biosphere 2 and was it a failed experiment? For centuries, humans have been manipulating the Earth’s environment to suit our needs, but what about recreating the Earth itself? In the late 1980s, a group of scientists did just that. A 3.14-acre research facility was constructed in the middle of the Arizona desert in
How to Live Sustainably: Lessons from the Biosphere 2 Experiment Read Post »
Environment, Innovation, Science, Space, Sustainability, Technology
