By Zachary Matson Climate scientist Curt Stager joined the Adirondack Explorer for a virtual discussion in October. Edited for length and clarity, here are highpoints. It just hit me that this is not just a compilation of 30 years of … [Read more...] about Ask a Scientist: Climate research
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Ask a Scientist: Carbon sequestration
DEC Forester Bryan Ellis on forestland and value in the changing climate By Megan Plete Postol New York’s forests play an important role in climate change by the way they cycle carbon. The Adirondack Explorer caught up with DEC … [Read more...] about Ask a Scientist: Carbon sequestration
Ask a scientist: Spotted lanternfly
Rebecca Bernacki gives overview of invasive insect that's making appearance in Adirondack region By Mike Lynch First found in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014, the invasive spotted lanternfly has been spreading in the Northeast in recent years. … [Read more...] about Ask a scientist: Spotted lanternfly
Ask A Scientist: DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza
Meet one of the scientists monitoring air quality By Megan Plete Postol The New York State Department of Conservation’s Division of Air Resources operates a robust statewide program that measures and monitors levels of outdoor air pollution and … [Read more...] about Ask A Scientist: DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza
ASK A SCIENTIST: A special handler of hummingbirds
Crown Point birder knows how to band the lightweights By Mike Lynch Every May, you can find Ted Hicks at the Crown Point Bird Banding Station on Lake Champlain, where he serves as the coordinator. Along with fellow volunteers, … [Read more...] about ASK A SCIENTIST: A special handler of hummingbirds
ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species
DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Research Scientist Jessica Cancelliere By Megan Plete Postol Research scientist Jessica Cancelliere works within the New York State Department of Conservation’s Bureau of Invasive Species … [Read more...] about ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species