Sentences with phrase «natural ecosystems play»

Climate change is driven by human activity — chiefly the combustion of fossil fuels and changes in land use — and forests and other natural ecosystems play a powerful role in both soaking up the greenhouse gases released by human economic activity and at the same time sheltering many of the other 10 million or so species that share the planet.

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Second, using «ecosystem» in this particular business context implies that there's some sort of natural order in how these players interact, with each participant playing a pre-ordained role.

By considering the changes in these natural areas over time, students will evaluate the roles humans play as a part of these prairie and lawn ecosystems.

The planting of oil palm plantations leads to the loss of natural forests and peat lands and plays havoc with ecosystems and biodiversity.

«Our work provides the first real - world experimental evidence that these natural enemies of plants can play a dramatic role in lowering ecosystems» tipping point by killing drought - weakened vegetation and preventing plants from recovering,» said Brian R. Silliman, Rachel Carson Associate Professor of Marine Conservation Biology at Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment.

Such resources, known as ecosystem services, were the subject of a symposium held at AAAS» headquarters in Washington, on May 19 where experts explored the role played by the natural forces of ecosystems in protecting adjacent lands and local communities.

In an article published in the upcoming issue, researchers challenge the role that FIFA and the Brazilian government play in protecting the environment, asking both to: protect 1,000 hectares of the critically endangered Caatinga ecosystem — the natural habitat for its World Cup mascot, Fuelco — for each goal scored in the World Cup.

Insects play a vital role in ecosystem health, helping to aerate soil, keeping the natural system in balance, and preventing detrimental pests from taking over essential natural resources.

Many fire scientists have tried to get Smokey the Bear to hang up his «prevention» motto in favor of tools like thinning and prescribed burns, which can manage the severity of wildfires while allowing them to play their natural role in certain ecosystems.

Twitter and Facebook plays here very important role as they are natural ecosystems gathering people of all walks of life.

More than 1,300 species of bats roam the planet playing ecological roles that are vital to natural ecosystems and human economies — from pollinating plants and keeping insect populations in check, to making valuable fertilizer (guano) and dispersing seeds.

This live dissection of a dead shark at the Natal Sharks Board is enough to loop the Jaw's soundtrack in your mind for weeks to come but the simultaneous education of the vital role that sharks play in the natural ecosystem coupled with the truth that leaving our territory for a splash in the water we trespass in their territory; one is left feeling sympathetic and responsible.

Natural ecosystems could also play a role in stopping some of the harmful effects of climate change.

Climate patterns play a fundamental role in shaping natural ecosystems, and the human economies and cultures that depend on them.