When it comes to restoring rangeland habitats, there is no replacement for "prescribed fire," according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ecologists.
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Between Wildfires, Land in The US West Has Short 10- To 15-Year Reprieve
In the wake of a devastating wildfire, burnt land has a respite before the next blaze.
Despite Less Ozone Pollution, Not All Plants Benefit
Researchers found that environmental factors have more impact on the ozone dose the plants received than the amount of ozone in the atmosphere.
Your Plane Travel Destroys Polar Bear Habitat
A group of polar bear researchers wants you to do more than worry about the fate of these beautiful animals.
What’s in Puget Sound? New Technique Casts a Wide Net for Concerning Chemicals
Using a new “non-targeted” approach, UW and UW Tacoma researchers screened samples from multiple regions of Puget Sound to look for potentially concerning chemicals.
Keeping Lead Out of Drinking Water When Switching Disinfectants
Changing water systems can be done safely, as long as it’s done correctly.