Conservation Economics: How to Save the Planet (Part II)
In part 1, I mentioned the major findings of The Economist’s issue on biodiversity, specifically regarding the relationship between national . . . (2 Comments)
Tag: Conservation
Conservation Economics: How to Save the Planet (Part I)
This past September The Economist put out a special report on global biodiversity, detailing its recent decline and the even . . . (4 Comments)
Philosophical challenges to the role of science in conservation: An…
Below is the second installment in a two-part series of posts on the philosophical values of biodiversity. It was motivated . . . (1 Comment)
Who’s Your Daddy And Why It Matters
It’s no secret that wildlife conservation is a controversial issue. Despite the best intentions of all who are involved in . . . (2 Comments)
Biodiversity Challenge: Pxay eyaye si ayioang fpeio
When Avatar came out, back in the dark ages, everyone raved about the amazing and ingenious organisms with which James . . . (6 Comments)
Bio-adversity in the Mitten
As a recent grad navigating how to use my newly minted MS, I often think about the intersection between research . . . (No Comments)
Parasite biodiversity – a missing dimension?
Here are a few statistics: Forty-percent of all species are parasites, and more than 75% of links in natural food . . . (4 Comments)
Diverse Introspectives: A Conversation with Peter Kareiva
On May 7th, fellow UW grad student Halley Froelich and I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Peter Kareiva, . . . (22 Comments)
The potential of Citizen Science
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that . . . (6 Comments)