Ces insectes sont essentiellement de petites machines qui transforment les feuilles riches en carbone en excréments riches en azote. (John Gunn)

Des chenilles affamées ont un impact sur la qualité des lacs et les émissions de carbone

Les chenilles envahissantes peuvent avoir des effets remarquables sur la qualité de l’eau et les conditions du sol. Mais d’un point de vue climatique, elles sont plutôt une nuisance.
These insects are basically little machines that convert carbon-rich leaves into nitrogen-rich poo. (John Gunn)

Very hungry caterpillars can have large effects on lake quality and carbon emissions

As environmental engineers, invasive caterpillars can have remarkable effects on water quality and soil conditions. But from a climate perspective they’re pretty much a nuisance.
Researchers collect samples from the abandoned tailings that flow into Long Lake, near Sudbury, Ont. John Gunn

Cleaning up abandoned mines means we all pay the price

Bankrupt oil and gas companies must clean up old wells, yet taxpayers are still stuck with the bill for abandoned mines.

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