Mountains are home to more than 85% of the world’s amphibian, bird and mammal species. Lowland slopes are rich in animal and plant species. And rugged, high-elevation environments, although lacking such biological diversity, play a key role in maintaining biodiversity in the wider mountain catchment area. The variation in mountainContinue Reading
Mountains are home to more than 85% of the world’s amphibian, bird and mammal species. Lowland slopes are rich in animal and plant species. And rugged, high-elevation environments, although lacking such biological diversity, play a key role in maintaining biodiversity in the wider mountain catchment area. The variation in mountainContinue Reading
Mountains are home to more than 85% of the world’s amphibian, bird and mammal species. Lowland slopes are rich in animal and plant species. And rugged, high-elevation environments, although lacking such biological diversity, play a key role in maintaining biodiversity in the wider mountain catchment area. The variation in mountainContinue Reading
As they hit milestones, four organizations reflect on the past and look to the future Imagine the Bay Area without the San Francisco Bay. The Santa Cruz Mountains are crisscrossed by freeways bringing hundreds of thousands of commuters who are living cheek by jowl along the coasts of San MateoContinue Reading
Imagine the Bay Area without the San Francisco Bay. The Santa Cruz Mountains are crisscrossed by freeways bringing hundreds of thousands of commuters who are living cheek by jowl along the coasts of San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties to the flatlands to work each day. This hypothetical scenario nearlyContinue Reading
The large gatherings, religious observances, and themed events that make the holidays festive for so many also make Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve an attractive target for violent extremists looking to take advantage of opportunistic, symbolic, and often soft targets. The most recent National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin, releasedContinue Reading
While much of the discussion around protecting data focuses on threats from outside an organization, insider threats can be just as damaging and deserve equal attention, says Manuel Sanchez, global product marketing manager at iManage. The 2022 Cost of Insider Threats Global Report, based on research conducted by the PonemonContinue Reading
* Iran’s international isolation complicates aid efforts * Water security a growing threat due to overuse, drought * Environmentalists trying to bring pressure face crackdown By Sanam Mahoozi LONDON, Sept 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In just over a year, Iran has endured deadly flash floods, crop-ruining drought, punishingContinue Reading
Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes letters from readers online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• If you believe it is essential to have a functioning military in the U.S., you should also support swift, strong action on climate change. A 2019 report titled “ImplicationsContinue Reading
This month, as weather warms and spring arrives, Michiganders begin to think about heading outdoors. As we do so, it’s important to remember there is still fierce debate going on — in the Michigan Legislature and at the federal level — on how best to protect the environment for future generations. Here (below)Continue Reading
