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Climate concerns for Oman – how soils and hydrology can work together
Oman, a country known for its environmental conservation, pollution control and maintenance of ecological balance, is facing many environmental problems related to changing climate. Some of these include increased salinity of soil and water in the coastal plains, water scarcity, … Continue reading
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Full Circle Superior Part I: Point Samples
This week we take a look at Lake Superior through the eyes of Mike Link and his wife Kate Crowley. Mike is the retired founding director of The Audubon Center of the North Woods in Minnesota, an author of 24 … Continue reading
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Exotic Plant Invasion Part II: Origin and History of Tree-of-heaven in the US and Japan and initial research results
This week, Dr. Rico Gazal continues his discussion of Tree-of-heaven and provides initial research results. Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is spreading widely throughout West Virginia and threatening the native forest ecosystems in Appalachia. This invasive plant was introduced to the United States from … Continue reading
Exotic Plant Invasion Part I: Characteristics of Tree-of-heaven
This week we have a guest blog from Dr. Rico Gazal. Dr. Gazal is a plant / tree physiologist and an associate professor of Forestry in the Department of Land Resources at Glenville State College where he teaches courses in … Continue reading
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First Annual Student Science Symposium
This week, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the 16th Annual GLOBE Partner’s Meeting convened. Representatives from 26 countries and 22 US states joined together to learn about where GLOBE has been and to discuss where GLOBE is going. This year’s meeting … Continue reading
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