Ecology

Bioremediation is a form of environmental recovery which involves the use of biological agents. Ecosystems often exist in a delicate balance. One of the biggest threats to upsetting this balance is human industry. Industrial manufacture, the building of infrastructure, farming and other process release...

High above us lies a vital yet invisible shield: the ozone layer. This region of the stratosphere (upper atmosphere) is enriched with ozone (O3) molecules, which play a critical role in protecting life on Earth. Let's delve into the science behind this protective layer. Without the ozone layer, life...

Integral ecology is an emergent approach to ecological study that transcends the limitations of traditional perspectives. It does so by addressing environmental and social challenges from a holistic vision. This means approaching the study of natural systems from a perspective that considers its interconnectedness,...

Although the basic practice has been carried out for centuries, the concept of agroforestry was only formally conceptualized in the 1960s. The practice is a type of land management system whereby trees are planted near crops or land for pasture on various types of farm. There are many purposes for this...