Day: December 26, 2023

Rose peppertree (formerly Brazilian peppertree) was introduced to Florida as an ornamental plant in the mid-1800s that later escaped cultivation. (iStock image)

Commentary

Florida is ground zero for invasive species, but you can help

December 26, 2023

The annual impact of invasive plants, animals and disease to Florida’s agriculture industry is estimated at $179 million.

Multimedia

Video: What are greenhouse gases?

January 4, 2024

This bite-sized video explains how emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide lead to the greenhouse effect.

Residents of Auki Island in Indonesia’s Papua province have for generations depended on the rich resources of their coastal ecosystems, such as seagrass, mangroves and marine life. They’ve established rules to manage these resources in a sustainable way. (Image by Ridzki R. Sigit/Mongabay Indonesia)

News

Indonesia focuses on seagrass as part of climate campaign

December 26, 2023

Experts have calculated seagrass sequestration of carbon per given area at 35 times greater than that of tropical rainforests.

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