February 2022

This week, I’m highlighting another problem that threatens environmental health in the United States: invasive species. In general, the term applies to any organisms that are not native to a given ecosystem and whose introduction can cause harm. This encompasses plants and animals, as well as microbial species. The issue is often that these species… Read more Putting a Stop to Invasive Species

This week, I’m highlighting one of the most prolific pollinators out there: the bee. While the many issues facing these insects have come to the public’s attention over recent decades, oftentimes the focus is misplaced. When most people picture bees, their immediate focus is on the well-known honey bee. However, oftentimes, these are not the… Read more Pollinator Problems: Bees