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Wildfires: How They Get Out of Control

An overview of wildfires In general, environmental disasters are beyond human control. However, the economic, political, and social contexts transform what is an environmental hazard into an environmental disaster. In the case of wildfires, various human-related factors increase the risk of disaster by generating higher exposure and susceptibility. The impact of wildfires on the environment …

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Now…Bats Something to Think About

Their greatest threat, until now, has been fear led by fallacy. Now, a new threat could see their total annihilation. These night fliers’ affliction and demise is resulting from a deadly species of fungus (Pseudogymnoascus destructans), which propagates on a bat’s skin. This affliction has been reported to have killed millions of bats as of …

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Costa Rica’s Biodiversity: Beautiful Things Come in Small Packages

How does natural history account for Costa Rica’s biodiversity? Costa Rica is a land rich in flora and fauna, nurturing some of the most beautiful wildlife native to our planet. It’s difficult to exaggerate the range of Costa Rica’s biodiversity as it houses nearly 5% of the world’s species. Conversely, one could easily overestimate its …

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Climate Change: Agricultural Adaptation 

There are many of us endowed with a “green thumb.” Pride is derived from nurturing seedlings toward a rich and bountiful crop. Yet, however great that gift may be, we still require help from Mother Nature. Soil conditions, weather and a suitable climate are prerequisites to a substantial and sustainable yield. The reality of climate …

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