Environmental Issues
Discover the Wonders of Nature Through the Eyes of a Biologist
Did you know that millions of dragonflies migrate each fall? Did you know that shrews traverse their underground tunnels using echolocation? Did you know that some plants need fire to survive? These are some of the fascinating discoveries I reveal about the plants and animals found along the Connetquot River on Long Island in New […]
The Benefits of Hurricanes: How These Powerful Storms Impact the Earth’s Climate and Ecosystems
As I write this story from my Gulf Coast Florida home, Hurricane Milton threatens to bring damaging winds, heavy rains, and storm surges to our area. People are evacuating from coastal towns, some recently flooded by Hurricane Helene, and others are stocking up on food and water to shelter in place. But what if there were […]
Witnessing the Shift: Anecdotal Evidence of Climate Change
At Connetquot River State Park Preserve on New York’s Long Island stands an ice house constructed in the 1800s that denotes a time when the planet was cooler. It was constructed with a brick foundation that formed a cellar with wooden walls above the ground and sheltered with a steep wooden roof. During the winter, […]
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