Articles tagged with Human Ecology
The new book 'Urban Ecosystem Ecology' aims to understand the complexities of urban ecosystems and provide solutions for managing their environmental impacts. The book covers topics such as wildlife, water quality, air quality, and climate change, and offers practical guidance on green infrastructure planning and urban forestry.
Researchers examine how humans impact ecosystems through nanomaterials, green roofs, and airborne microbes in hospital settings. Findings reveal altered plant growth, changed microbial communities, and diverse insect species on green roofs.
Trade in coral and tropical fish is substantial and growing, removing millions of animals a year. The US can leverage its market power to reduce the environmental impact by protecting more species and promoting humane sales.
The Ecological Society of America presents the Eminent Ecologist Award to Steven Hubbell for his neutral theory of biodiversity and biogeography, while Jerry Jenkins, Glenn Motzkin, and Kirsten Ward receive the Cooper Award for their work on plant succession. The Mercer Award is given to Richard Lankau and Sharon Strauss for their pape...
Research reveals that teens are more likely to use drugs if their mothers have also used drugs and don't pressure them against it. Moms who admit to using drugs may be doing their kids a favor by opening up about the topic.
A study finds that inner city rodents form distinct neighborhoods, with most spending majority of their lives within a city block. This understanding provides information on which populations may spread disease, highlighting the need to target entire families for eradication efforts.
The US has a century-long history of dependence on oil, which remade human life's ecology. A shift to alternative energy sources may require reevaluating petroleum use and government involvement in the transition.
The Inuit's vast geographic knowledge has been transmitted through generations by oral means, without written documentation. Their trails represent a sophisticated network of routes connecting communities across the Canadian Arctic.
A University of Alberta study shows that rethinking jobs can significantly boost morale, job retention, and productivity. The 'Spirit at Work' intervention program reduced absenteeism and turnover rates among long-term health-care workers.
Darrel Jenerette, a UC Riverside landscape ecologist, investigates the moderating effects of vegetation on urban heat islands in Phoenix, Arizona. The research aims to guide policymakers and planners in bolstering protective measures against heat-related illnesses.
The Ecological Society of America presented awards to eight ecologists, including Michael Rosenzweig for the Eminent Ecologist Award and Monica Turner for the MacArthur Award. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to ecological research and education.
Ecosystems are increasingly connected by human activities such as transportation and land use. This can lead to
Researchers found that extinction-proof population sizes are impossible to predict based on species characteristics alone. The study highlights the complexity of extinction risks and challenges traditional assumptions about species survival.
Researchers at Oregon State University and EPA developed a new approach to predict disease spread based on climate change and ecological changes. The system uses loop analysis and vectorial capacity formula to estimate the growth rate of diseases, providing valuable insights for public health officials.
Michigan State University ecologist Jianguo 'Jack' Liu says embracing ambiguity is key to environmental policy, focusing on interactions of different policies rather than isolated fixes. Liu's work at China's Wolong Nature Reserve shows unexpected effects from policies due to human nature and complexity.
In a four-year study, scientists found that gray wolves consumed a diverse range of species, promoting ecosystem diversity and health. In contrast, hunter kills were dominated by less mobile scavengers, indicating that hunters have a smaller impact on the Yellowstone ecosystem.
Paul Ehrlich was named Eminent Ecologist by the Ecological Society of America (ESA) in 2001. The award recognizes his groundbreaking work on population biology and coevolution. Ehrlich is a leader in developing conservation biology as a discipline.