Green Literature: Ways of Being Alive
How many ways of living can coexist on our planet? In Ways of Being Alive, Baptiste Morizot rethinks coexistence among all living beings, proposing a new ethical and political framework for life on Earth.
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Beaver Engineering: Architects of Biodiversity
While humans struggle with red tape, beavers build dams in days. These “ecosystem engineers” boost biodiversity, fight floods, and sometimes even save governments millions.
Echoes of a Silent Summer: Conserving Europe’s Grasshopper Chorus
On warm summer nights, grasshoppers and crickets sing. In Greece’s mountains, the rare Epirus grasshopper’s fragile song tells a story of survival and a habitat worth protecting.
Ancient Forests and New Needs
Old-growth forests represent the last living remnants of the ancient woodlands that once blanketed the European continent. Traditionally deemed useless for silvicultural purposes, they now play a vital role in studying forest dynamics.
Fungi: Building Connections Between Nature and Humans
Fantastic fungi, marvelous mushrooms, miraculous mycelia – the world of these mysterious and fascinating others continues to capture the attention of the curious and provides a means to deepen our connection to nature.
Ecology Concepts: Ecological Interactions and the Mathematics of Ecosystems
A trophic web is defined by the species involved and their interactions among themselves. What kind of interactions are there and how can they be analyzed?
High-Altitude Insect Migrations with Dr. Will Hawkes
Insect migrations are crucial for pollination, pest control, and nutrient transport. Dr. Will Hawkes’ research in the Pyrenees shows millions of insects cross a high-altitude mountain pass annually.
Ecology Concepts: Trophic Webs and Ecosystems Through Nature Documentaries
An ecosystem is a complex network of interactions, often simplified into a pyramid. Documentaries and specialist journals provide insights into its real complexity. I provided you with some tips.
Cats and Other Invaders: A Threat to Local Biodiversity
The Spanish government has approved a new Law regarding animal safety, but it does not consider Invasive species. What are they and why is it essential to deal correctly with them?
Social-Ecological Legacies of African-Brazilian Religions
The interaction between African and Brazilian ethnicities during the colonial period culminated in the formation of traditional terreiro communities, which still play important role for their social-ecological impact.
The environmental and cultural importance of species-rich mountain meadows and their ecological restoration
Meadows are a high-value element of the mountain landscape. Their conservation and restoration, however, requires a lot of maintenance, preservation, and protection.
