Ecology20
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How Did Africa’s Grasslands Get Started?
Millions of years ago, vegetation across much of the world underwent a transformation as grasses with a new way of doing photosynthesis displaced previously dominant plants, shrubs and trees. A new study examines what got these plants started, and why they spread so far and wide.
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New Book Highlights Threatened Plants of the Tropical Andes
It includes species that live nowhere else on Earth, and emphasizes the need to protect these unique mountain forests.
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Nature-Based Solutions: The Missing Ingredient in Climate Adaptation?
Restoring natural ecosystems can make communities more resilient to climate change while offering other benefits along the way.
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Accelerating Climate Solutions Through Novel Research
Between 2016 and 2018, the Center for Climate and Life awarded $2.1 million to 10 leading scientists who are bringing a fresh perspective to one of the most pressing issues of our times.
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Great Fish Count Nets Huge Number of Sea Creatures
The annual survey of biodiversity in New York City’s waterways had a great turnout on Saturday.
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On June 1st, Fish Will Be Filling Our Nets All Around New York City
Join us on Saturday, June 1st to explore one of New York’s most underrated treasures: our productive waterways!
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Mixing Art and Environmental Science to Catalyze Social Change
Justin Brice Guariglia explains how he uses art to help people connect with the biggest ecological challenges of our time.
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How Banning Plastic Bags Could Help New York Mitigate Climate Change
While the plastic bag ban can be good for the environment, the policies need to be carefully considered to ensure its effectiveness.
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Nonhuman Life Should Be Central to Sustainability Problem-Solving
A dire new U.N. report highlights the importance of including all life in our pursuit to sustain humanity.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
