http://news.yahoo.com/five-endangered-chinese-turtles-born-u-zoo-191207001.html
For the first time, 5 endangered Chinese big-headed turtles were born in a U.S. zoo, in the Wildlife Conservation Society's Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn. These hatchlings are extremely significant since so many turtles and tortoises face extinction. These turtles are green and are called bigheaded because their heads are too large to put into their shells. They are popular pets in China and Southeast Asia, which contributes to their endangered status. There are a total of 15 big-headed turtles in New York City, which aims to bolter turtle numbers and hopefully prevent extinction.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
On World Population Day, Unpacking 9.6 Billion by 2050
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/1307011-population-census-united-nations-un-demographics-world-population-day-birthrate/
It is an undeniable fact. The human population is experiencing exponential growth and is straining the planet's natural resources. The UN estimates that by 2050, there will be 9.6 billion people on earth, an increase from the 2000 projection of 8.9 billion. However, there are three main projections that define the growth; high medium and low. The high is predicting 10.9 billion while the low is predicting 8.3 billion. It all depends on women have a half a child more or less. The middle on is the one that attracts the most attention. The HIV virus is expected to be a major factor in the population growth since it is so widespread and has no known cure. This are also just estimates, it all depends on fertility rate and standard of living there is plenty of room for error. For all we know a great catastrophe could wipe us out.
It is an undeniable fact. The human population is experiencing exponential growth and is straining the planet's natural resources. The UN estimates that by 2050, there will be 9.6 billion people on earth, an increase from the 2000 projection of 8.9 billion. However, there are three main projections that define the growth; high medium and low. The high is predicting 10.9 billion while the low is predicting 8.3 billion. It all depends on women have a half a child more or less. The middle on is the one that attracts the most attention. The HIV virus is expected to be a major factor in the population growth since it is so widespread and has no known cure. This are also just estimates, it all depends on fertility rate and standard of living there is plenty of room for error. For all we know a great catastrophe could wipe us out.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Another rotten Grinch tale
http://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/46747
This year's Christmas might be without Christmas trees for some Americans. A fungus called Phytophthora root rot is afflicting trees in Oregon and in North Carolina, affecting nearly all Christmas tree species. Tree farms are most susceptible because of density and the soil is usually poorly drained. What makes this so deadly is that it is difficult to detect, and can only be done through a laboratory analysis. there is also no known cure for the root rot. If this is not contained, more than 304 million dollars could be lost in Oregon alone. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spreading word of this fungus in order to get firm aware and regularly check their trees.
This year's Christmas might be without Christmas trees for some Americans. A fungus called Phytophthora root rot is afflicting trees in Oregon and in North Carolina, affecting nearly all Christmas tree species. Tree farms are most susceptible because of density and the soil is usually poorly drained. What makes this so deadly is that it is difficult to detect, and can only be done through a laboratory analysis. there is also no known cure for the root rot. If this is not contained, more than 304 million dollars could be lost in Oregon alone. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spreading word of this fungus in order to get firm aware and regularly check their trees.
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