“Despite their relatively small size, the graveyards were found to be home to a total of 81 native plant species; the non–burial plots in the wheat fields had a total of 34. Even the smallest graveyard in the study, covering just two square meters, hosted 24 plant species.”
▻https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/graveyards-are-surprising-hotspots-for-biodiversity
Electric scooters aren’t as eco-friendly as they seem, study finds
▻https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/aug/02/electric-scooter-eco-friendly-greenhouse-gases
At first glance, the assertion that dockless electric scooters are more environmentally friendly than other modes of transportation seems sound. They don’t emit greenhouse gases. They don’t add to vehicle congestion. “Cruise past traffic and cut back on CO2 emissions – one ride at a time,” touts Bird, one of the most popular scooter companies in the US. But scooters are not as eco-friendly as they may seem, according to a study published on Friday. Researchers at North Carolina State (...)
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