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Japanese climbing fern came to the US as an ornamental; it now spreads across at least 6 Southern states, climbing over trees and helping fire reach their crownsJapanese climbing ferns, introduced for ornamental purposes, have proliferated across southern forests since the early 1900s. These ferns p...- No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
- Scientists kept rabbits out of experimental plots in New Mexico's desert for 50 years; by 1989, one grass had 30 times more basal area in protected plotsConducted in the arid expanses of New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert, a pivotal study investigated the impact of rabbit exclusion on local vege...
- In the 1950s, California brought in Cape ivy as an ornamental vine; it spread across 500,000+ acres, cutting native seedling variety by as much as 95%Cape ivy, introduced to California in the 1950s for ornamental purposes, has turned into a destructive invasive species. Its rapid growth s...
- By the late 1700s, European periwinkles had reached America; planted as ornamental ground cover, escaped plants covered 29,254 acres across 12 Southern states by 2008European periwinkles, once introduced to enhance gardens in the US, have become a troublesome invasive species in natural habitats. Their s...
- Lake Apopka alligator attack: Florida is home to 1.3 million alligators, with these five lakes teeming with thousandsThe fatal Lake Apopka alligator attack in Florida has raised concerns about the state's large alligator population. Florida has an estimate...
- Researchers release a 16ft and 150-pound female Burmese python into the Greater Everglades to test a technology that might help remove snakes of her own speciesResearchers at the US Geological Survey have released a radio-tagged Burmese python into the Everglades. This experiment aims to improve tr...
- Adrian Grenier bought 46 acres in Texas to build a sustainable farm with solar power in 2020. 6 years later, 5 kinds of animals shared the ranch as a wildlife sanctuaryActor Adrian Grenier bought 46 acres in Bastrop, Texas, in 2020 to establish Kintsugi Ranch, a property concentrated on sustainable living....
- In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...
- Chicago’s lost wetlands are coming back. Here’s how scientists, beavers and muskrats are rebuilding the Calumet regionSometimes restoring nature isn't about building something new. It's about fixing what was broken and giving nature the chance to rebuild it...
- Adam Levine bought Rob Lowe's mansion for $52 million in 2022; 3 years later, he sold the renovated estate for $60 millionAdam Levine and Behati Prinsloo have sold their Montecito mansion for $60 million, three years after buying the property for $52 million in...
- After Klein Curaçao removed goats and feral cats and restored habitat, nesting birds climbed from 140 pairs of one species in 2002 to around 650 across multiple species in 2022 as eight more species began breedingKlein Curaçao experienced a significant increase in seabird populations after removing invasive goats and cats. The island went from a few ...
- Adam Levine bought a Montecito mansion for $52 million; three years later he sold it for $60 million after listing the estate for $65 millionAdam Levine and Behati Prinsloo sold their Montecito mansion for $60 million. They had purchased the Georgian-style estate for $52 million ...
- Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from California’s Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoiasGiant Forest sequoia grove underwent extensive restoration efforts. Commercial activity and 282 buildings were removed from the grove. Ecol...
- El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
- In 1995, John D. Liu filmed 1 Loess Plateau project in China where slopes were terraced, vegetation restored and water managed. 25 years later, 35,000 sq km had recoveredChina's Loess Plateau, once severely eroded, underwent significant ecological recovery. Communities actively participated in restoration ef...
- Plant potatoes only 1–2 inches deep, then cover them with 4–6 inches of straw, grass clippings, or newspaper; the method also makes tubers easier to harvestPlanting potatoes just beneath the surface and layering them with straw offers a plethora of advantages. This strategy effectively keeps th...
- In 1970, fishing guide Lancelot Jones and his sister-in-law sold more than 277 Florida island acres to the National Park Service for $1.2 million; Jones kept the right to live in his family homeThe Jones family built a remarkable multigenerational history on Porgy Key and Totten Key at the southern end of what is now Biscayne Natio...
- Seventy years ago, Spanish anglers welcomed an American predator into their waters for sport; today, the largemouth bass is spreading through ecosystems and threatening native wildlifeBrought to Spain in 1955 for recreational fishing, the largemouth bass has transformed into an invasive species wreaking havoc on local eco...
- Northern Canada’s beavers used branches and mud to slow floodwaters; their 850-meter dam that can be seen from space transformed the forest into a pond holding 70 million liters of water over timeDeep inside Northern Alberta’s Wood Buffalo National Park, generations of beavers have constructed the largest known dam on Earth. Spanning...
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