What Is Ecological Urbanism?
Patricia Akinaga (architect and researcher) says that ecological urbanism was developed at the end 20th century to bring about a paradigm shift in the city’s design. This means that urban projects …
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Natural Pools: Small Ecosystems for Leisure
Natural pools are another way to increase the connection with nature. They can also be used as a contemplative and recreational space. They are also known as biological or ecological pools. …
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Iconic Food Web Threatened by Climate Change
Dogwhelks feed on barnacles on the shores of Swan’s Island in Maine. A new study documents the decline of these and three other intertidal species — owing at least in …
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Biodegradable Food Packaging That Also Increases Food Shelf Life
Credit: © Spanish Council for Scientific Research While developing biodegradable food packaging from upcycled cheese whey and almond shells, the EU-funded project YPACK has discovered that integrating zinc oxide and …
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Male Dragonflies Lose Their “Bling” in Hotter Climates – May Make It Difficult to Find a Mate
Less pigmentation keeps them cool, but could make it difficult to find a mate. A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences led by Michael Moore at …
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Researchers Find Clean Air Act Saved 1.5 Billion Birds Over the Last 40 Years
Great Blue Heron in front of an oil refinery. Credit: Gerrit Vyn Improved air quality, reduced ozone pollution may have averted bird deaths. U.S. pollution regulations meant to protect humans …
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Essential Amino Acids: Why Wild African Fruits Can Supplement Low Protein Staple Foods
Wild fruits from Southern Africa show good potential to supplement diets with the building blocks of protein. Researchers from the University of Johannesburg studied 14 species. Two of the fruits …
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Better Health – For People and the Planet – Grows on Tropical Fruit Trees
A view of an agroforestry production system in Lampung province. Credit: Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Tropical fruit trees can improve health, reduce hunger, boost incomes and fight climate …
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