Maintaining vast areas of monoculture turfgrass leads to significant environmental consequences, using one-third of residential water while contributing to pollution and health risks.
How much do London's councils make from day festivals?
The future of music festivals in London's parks is uncertain due to legal challenges from community groups concerned about access and ecological impact.
Exploring the Unintended Consequences of Automation in Software
The introduction of diclofenac as a livestock painkiller led to the rapid extinction of vultures in India, causing a public health crisis due to carcass accumulation.
5 Invasive Plants to Know and How to Keep Them Out of Your Garden
Invasive plants, often introduced through global trade, can overshadow native species, leading to significant ecological and economic harm in natural ecosystems.
Japanese knotweed's aggressive growth fosters potential devastation in local ecosystems, outcompeting native plants and threatening infrastructure with its invasive nature.
I've woken up with them on my face': Portuguese millipede infestation horrifies Wellington
Residents of Wellington's Owhiro Bay are facing a severe infestation of Portuguese millipedes, with thousands invading homes and streets, prompting calls for authorities' intervention.
Why are ancient trees important and what protection do they have?
"Ancient trees are those which have passed beyond maturity and are into the ancient life phase - which for some trees can be the longest stage of their life."
'Ghost forests' in North Carolina are visible from space
Ghost forests are spreading rapidly in North Carolina, visible from space, due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion affecting coastal ecosystems.