Environment: Events

Disappearing amphibians: agrochemicals implicated — by nature — last modified October 29, 2008 08:48 PM

 

Scientists on Cellulosic Fuel: Avoid Mistakes Before They Happen — by Tom Zeller, NYT Oct 1 — last modified October 11, 2008 06:08 PM

 

Agricultural modifications of hydrological flows create ecological surprises — by Line Gordon, Garry Peterson, Elena Bennett — last modified September 19, 2008 03:29 PM

 

Illinois Conference on Soil and Water Science (Farm Credit Services Center; Mahomet, IL 61853, from September 16, 2008 09:30 AM to September 16, 2008 05:00 PM) — by Michelle Wander

 

Biofuel Miscanthus Outperforms Corn — by Science Daily — last modified September 06, 2008 04:48 PM

In the largest field trial of its kind in the United States, researchers have determined that the giant perennial grass Miscanthus x giganteus outperforms current biofuels sources – by a lot.

Student Research in Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium (Chicago Botanic Garden, from November 01, 2008 08:00 AM to November 01, 2008 05:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present research to peers and faculty.

Standing Water — by Eric J. Menzel — last modified October 11, 2008 06:52 PM

Feed, floods and folly. A harrowing season on Menzel Farm.