Category: Landscape Architecture

In tropical regions, bats play a crucial role as pollinators, seed dispersers and agricultural pest controllers. But they face a variety of threats, including pollution. Two recent papers show how natural landscape conversion and degradation due to the creation and degradation of pasture and crop monocultures in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest can increase the bioaccumulation… Continue reading The degradation of Brazil's natural landscape is leading to the accumulation of toxic metals in bats

Thomas R. Galbraith of Finleyville, formerly of Bethel Park, PA, passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 58. He was the son of the late Thomas W. Galbraith and Geraldine M. Wozniak. Tom was the beloved husband of Jennifer Laffin Galbraith for 26 years and loving father to Jack, Tommy and Grace.… Continue reading Thomas R. Galbraith – Cremation in Pittsburgh

✕ As a passionate admirer (and engineer) of water in the landscape, the late American industrialist Pierre S. du Pont would be thrilled to return today to Longwood Gardens, his country estate-turned-garden wonderland in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania. Now rising atop a ridge in the 1,100-acre public garden, a state-of-the-art greenhouse appears to… Continue reading Weiss/Manfredi and Reed Hilderbrand's redesign of Longwood Gardens is reaching full bloom

“Our membership marks a promising new chapter for us as we continue our growth in the soft drinks market and strengthen the relevance of our business,” he explains. “We are committed to advancing our shared goals and fostering a more diverse and sustainable beverage landscape for consumers.” Aside from the company's approach to the soft… Continue reading The green strategy behind Carlsberg's membership in UNESDA

1/2 Caption + show Hide caption – A salesman demonstrates a Sanyokiki remote-controlled lawn mower to employees of the Directorate of Public Works at Camp Zama, Japan, Dec. 6, 2024. DPW crews plan to use the mower to cut grass on the facility's steep hills. (Image credit: Sean Kimmons) VIEW ORIGINAL 2/2 Caption + show… Continue reading Camp Zama Tests Remote Control Lawn Mower for Safer, More Efficient Landscaping | Article

Climate change poses a significant threat to global agriculture, affecting crop yields, livestock productivity and food security. In response, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) has emerged as a comprehensive approach to addressing these challenges while ensuring sustainability. By integrating advanced technologies, traditional knowledge and innovative practices, CSA helps farmers adapt to changing conditions, reduce greenhouse gas emissions… Continue reading Climate Smart Agriculture: A Sustainable Solution for a Changing World | by hii tech | Dec. 2024

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labor and Employment, Dr. Mansukh L Mandaviya, is welcomed on his arrival in Kohima on December 7th. (IANS photo) Our correspondentKohima | December 7th The Union Minister for Labor, Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh L. Mandaviya, today said that India has witnessed a… Continue reading India's sports landscape has changed under Modi government: Dr. Mandaviya | Morung Express

As weather disasters worsen and what's expected to be another “hottest year on record,” some Western states are aggressively trying to change the public lands policies that are critical to addressing the climate and extinction crises. And if President Donald Trump's final term is any indication, those efforts will be boosted by the new administration… Continue reading OPINION: We must stand up for public lands that are under attack

Salem's trash will go to a landfill starting at the end of the year as the Brooks incinerator, which has long disposed of Marion County's trash, closes. However, the long-term future of waste disposal in the area is uncertain as the Coffin Butte landfill is nearing capacity and Apple Tree Holdings, an Oregon company that… Continue reading The closure of the Brooks incinerator sparks a discussion Saturday about the future of waste in Salem

As the world moves towards sustainability, the Ministry of Tourism is giving us a chance to rediscover India from the perspective of ecotourism. With the National Strategy for Ecotourism and the revised Swadesh Darshan 2.0 program, the government proposes a thoughtful path to make India a global ecotourism destination. From country-specific rankings to sustainable destination… Continue reading Kaziranga to Munnar, beautiful eco-tourist hotspots of India