Pet flea and tick treatments contain pesticides that end up washing into the environment - here’s how
Pesticides present in pet flea and tick treatments pose a risk to human health and the environment - but monthly application as a preventative measure isn’t essential.
Dave Goulson, Professor of Biology (Evolution, Behaviour and Environment), University of Sussex •
conversation
April 8, 2024 • ~7 min
April 8, 2024 • ~7 min
Feeling depleted? So is the planet. Here’s how to move from exhaustion to empowerment
A new book, The Exhausted Earth, outlines how capitalism leads to burnout - for people and planet. But regenerative solutions are possible if people focus on interconnectedness, not isolation.
Tom Oliver, Professor of Applied Ecology, University of Reading •
conversation
April 8, 2024 • ~8 min
April 8, 2024 • ~8 min
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Brian N. Chin, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Trinity College
• conversation
April 3, 2024 • ~5 min
April 3, 2024 • ~5 min
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