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Holland Covers Bus Stops With Green Roofs To Help Bees

December 21, 2021 by admin

Hundreds of bus stops in Utrecht, the Netherlands, have been covered with plants in recent months in an effort to improve biodiversity, community air quality and help bees. Utrecht has 316 bus stops, at the moment, covered with Sedum plants. And at another 96 stops solar panels have also been installed. The energy they generate … Read more

Algal Invasion In The Atlantic Caused By Fertilizers And Deforestation

August 28, 2021 by admin

Sargassum on the beach. Image: Playa del Carmen Shutterstock The record bloom of algae in the Atlantic Ocean could be explained by the volumes of biomass and fertilizers discharged by the Amazon River. Sargassum algae, in the right amount, produce oxygen and become habitats for marine wildlife, but excessive bloom compromises the health of corals, … Read more