Why are rainforests important?Rainforests play an invaluable role in sus-results in soil erosion, floods and droughts,taining life on Earth. Extending from theoften with devastating consequences.colder climates of Alaska and Chile to theOld-growth forests are cut for “develop-tropics of South Amer...
Other staples that come from rainforests includecitrus, cassava, and avocado, as well as cashews, Brazil nuts, and ubiquitous spices like vanilla and sugar. Then there are a few foods that many of us consider life-giving—coffee, tea, and cocoa—and yes, they come from tropical forests, to...
Earth's rich and diverse ecosystems are under constant threat. Perhaps the greatest of all threats to Earth's biodiversity is deforestation. While deforestation poses a threat to ecosystems worldwide, it's especially devastating for tropical rainforests. These rainforests, despite covering only 7 ...
A large percentage of living species on the Earth live in tropical rainforests of the world. Why are so many organisms able to inhabit the rainforest biome? How does the trophic structure of ecosystems bring humans into conflict ...
State insect: When the young females of this species are about to enter adulthood, they battle each otheruntil there is only one survivor,who then becomes the queen of her population. Though it is a popular belief that this insect dies after stinging a threat, this is often only true when...
State insect: When the young females of this species are about to enter adulthood, they battle each otheruntil there is only one survivor,who then becomes the queen of her population. Though it is a popular belief that this insect dies after stinging a threat, this is often only true when...
Such activities are contributing to one-fifth of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Tropical forest destruction is becoming a global issue in destroying a key tool to fight climate change – the most valuable carbon sink on Earth [2]. In this issue of #WhyESGMatters, we explore various...
In Maine, seagulls are so overpopulated on some islands that are nesting grounds for smaller birds, that displaying dead seagulls helps deter them.
Why are these moths so populous this year, and what can you do to try to get them under control? Keep reading to find out. Why are these moths everywhere this summer in New York? Photo by Josie Weiss on Unsplash The reason that there are so many of them this summer is because of ...
Ants are invading New York State homes this summer and a food source isn't the only reason why.