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Matter: In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions

A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly. Excerpt from:   Matter: In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions ; ;Related ArticlesAfter the Floods, a Deluge of Worry about OilFight Over Energy Finds a New Front in a Corner of IdahoOp-Ed Contributor: A Pause, Not an End, to Warming ;

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Matter: In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions

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As Cleanup Plan Is Set for Gowanus Canal, Violations Continue

A $500 million plan will focus on the decades-old toxic muck at the bottom of the canal, though nearby businesses are still being cited for sometimes treating the canal like a waste dump. Source article:  As Cleanup Plan Is Set for Gowanus Canal, Violations Continue ; ;Related ArticlesU.K. Utility Shares Fall After Pledge to Freeze RatesAtomic Goal: 800 Years of Power From WasteEconomix Blog: The Cost of Climate Change ;

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Eat Healthier: Tips For Organic Gardening

Gardening is a relaxing, rewarding pastime for many and offers a long list of benefits. It really pays off when you are able to have a successful garden. Not only do you get good produce, but also a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Think of this article as a helpful guide to making the most out of your garden.

Do not improperly lay your new sod. Before the sod can be laid, you should prepare the soil. Pull all the weeds and loosen the soil so the new roots can take easily. Lightly, but firmly compact the soil, making sure it is flat. The soil should always receive adequate moisture. Then lay the sod in staggered rows so the joints are offset. You want the sod to end up as a flat and even surface. If there are any gaps in between the sod pieces, then you can fill these in with some soil. Water your sod daily for a fortnight, which is enough time for it to root and be able to withstand foot traffic.

Fill your garden with bulbs if you want to enjoy beautiful flowers through the spring and into summer. Bulbs are generally very simple to grow and hearty, as well; they will continue to grow for years. Different varieties of bulbs flower at varied times and if you make the right choices you can have blossoms from early spring through late summer.

A great garden starts from the seeds and not from the plants. When you grow a new garden, start the environmental way, from seeds. Plastics from nurseries aren’t recycled often, which causes them to go into landfills; so try starting with seeds, or buying from organic nurseries.

Keep your plants dry and aerated daily. Moisture on the surfaces of your plants is an invitation to pests and illness. An example of a common plant parasite is fungi. You can control fungi with fungicides, but you must remember to use it before you notice any problems in order for it to work.

When mowing the lawn, don’t mow the grass all the way down to the root. Higher grass sends roots further down, increasing lawn strength and viability. Short grass leads to more shallow roots and will result in more brown, dried-out patches.

When it comes to harvesting your vegetables, know when the optimal time is to do so. Each variety of vegetable has a specific time to be harvested so that you may enjoy its fullest flavor. Peas, for instance, should be harvested rather young if you wish to obtain the best flavors and texture. Tomatoes, however, should be plucked from the vine the moment they appear ripe. You should know the proper time to pick vegetables.

Just about anyone who wants to plant a garden can plant one, but only those who truly understand what it takes will be successful. Use what you have learned to make your garden grow!

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What is Journalism For?

An exploration of the purpose of journalism in a disrupted era. This article –  What is Journalism For? ; ;Related ArticlesExploring the New Food Focus at Scientific American‘Hurricane Marco Rubio’ – A Winning Climate Campaign?Dot Earth Blog: ‘Hurricane Marco Rubio’ – A Winning Climate Campaign? ;

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Khartoum Journal: As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid

As the Sudanese government has been slow to respond, critics say, the members of Nafeer, a volunteer youth-led initiative, have taken phone calls and headed out in trucks to deliver bags of aid. Read More: Khartoum Journal: As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid ; ;Related ArticlesSummer Shorelines: Come On In, Paddlers, the Water’s Just Fine. Don’t Mind the Sewage.Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear PlantCanvassing Central Park and Finding New Tenants ;

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Dot Earth Blog: The Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate Change

The growing intensity of Western fires is the result of many factors, with a drying, heating climate high on the list. Originally posted here –  Dot Earth Blog: The Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate Change ; ;Related ArticlesThe Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate ChangeDot Earth Blog: Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2Gus, New York’s Most Famous Polar Bear, Dies at 27 ;

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The Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate Change

The growing intensity of Western fires is the result of many factors, with a drying, heating climate high on the list. See original article:   The Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate Change ; ;Related ArticlesCould Climate Campaigners’ Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive?From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should ProceedPapers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 ;

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The Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate Change

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Summer Shorelines: Come On In, Paddlers, the Water’s Just Fine. Don’t Mind the Sewage.

A pioneering group of paddling and rowing enthusiasts has established the North Brooklyn Boat Club on Newtown Creek, one of New York’s most contaminated estuaries. Continued here:  Summer Shorelines: Come On In, Paddlers, the Water’s Just Fine. Don’t Mind the Sewage. ; ;Related ArticlesKhartoum Journal: As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of AidEntergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear PlantCanvassing Central Park and Finding New Tenants ;

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China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year

The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the country’s “first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body,” the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Visit site:  China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year ; ;Related ArticlesGus, New York’s Most Famous Polar Bear, Dies at 27Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear PlantCanvassing Central Park and Finding New Tenants ;

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Gus, New York’s Most Famous Polar Bear, Dies at 27

The bear, long the celebrated face of the Central Park Zoo, had to be euthanized after medical professionals found an inoperable tumor. From:  Gus, New York’s Most Famous Polar Bear, Dies at 27 ; ;Related ArticlesChina Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This YearCanvassing Central Park and Finding New TenantsSummer Shorelines: Come On In, Paddlers, the Water’s Just Fine. Don’t Mind the Sewage. ;

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