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May18

Birdwatchers make great citizen scientists

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For years, scientists have used data collected by birdwatchers to assess the pathways of migrating birds and changes in bird populations and range. The National Audubon Society’s Christmas bird count dates back to 1900 and provides an annual snapshot of bird populations throughout the country. More than 50,000 people participate each year. (more…)

May17

Is the humble clothesline poised for a comeback?

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Sometimes, doing the right thing for the environment costs more money. But that’s not the case in the household laundry room. (more…)

May16

A shortage of acorns has left us vulnerable to Lyme disease

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The northeastern U.S. should prepare for a surge in Lyme disease this spring. And we can blame fluctuations in acorns and mouse populations, not the mild winter. So reports Rick Ostfeld, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY. (more…)

May15

A new renewable energy source is making waves

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For years, when we talked about using renewable energy, our options were solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower. Each has its pluses and minuses, but each is a significant step away from burning fossil fuel. (more…)

May14

Deer appetites shape the future of our forests

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Chances are good that either you or someone you know has had both positive and negative experiences with deer. Vehicle collisions, damage to landscape plantings, and intrusions into fruit and vegetable gardens are common negative occurrences. (more…)

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