A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster. A ubiquitous, resilient, and seemingly harmless plant is propelling an increase in large, fast-moving, and destructive wildfires in the United States. Grass is as plentiful as sunshine, and under the right weather conditions, it behaves like gasoline for wildfires: All it takes is a spark for it to … [Read more...] about A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
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Pando: The 80,000-Year-Old Aspen Giant That’s Not a Forest, But a Single Tree
Deep within the Fishlake National Forest in Utah, USA, lies a living legend. It's not a towering redwood or an ancient bristlecone pine, but something far more remarkable: Pando, a single Quaking Aspen tree that's also one of the largest and oldest living organisms on Earth. Yes, you read that right. Pando isn't a forest of Aspen trees, but rather a single massive organism … [Read more...] about Pando: The 80,000-Year-Old Aspen Giant That’s Not a Forest, But a Single Tree
Scientists make concerning discovery deep inside cave that’s been closed off for decades
In a concerning revelation, a team of scientists led by Elizabeth Hasenmueller, associate director of the Water Access, Technology, Environment, and Resources (WATER) Institute at Saint Louis University, discovered elevated levels of plastic pollution within a Missouri cave system that has been sealed off from the public for three decades. Cliff Cave, located near Saint … [Read more...] about Scientists make concerning discovery deep inside cave that’s been closed off for decades
René-Levasseur Island: The Inland Island in Canada That’s Larger Than the Lake It’s Situated In
Canada is home to some of the most beautiful and unique natural wonders in the world. Among them is an island that is larger in area than the lake it is situated in, known as René-Levasseur Island. This inland island is located in the Manicouagan Reservoir, which is a stunning natural lake that is located in the northern region of Quebec. René-Levasseur Island is a true … [Read more...] about René-Levasseur Island: The Inland Island in Canada That’s Larger Than the Lake It’s Situated In