Tag: current events
In the news…
This last chapter, we really started to get an idea of how biogeochemical cycles work and can “malfunction.” Here are a few interesting current events on the topic if you want to learn more: Nitrogen Cycle: Whales Help Fertilize Ocean With Floating Dung http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130437080 Phosphorus Cycle: Manure, Fertilizer Part Of Chesapeake’s Problem http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121565792 Carbon Cycle: [...]
Posted: November 14th, 2010 under Mr. W, On My Mind Post, Unit 4-Biogeochemical Cycles.
Tags: atmosphere, carbon, current events, cycles, eutrophication, fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, warming gases
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Another oil rig explosion in the Gulf?!
Did you guys hear this yet? It’s true….check out the developing story: Boston.com: Oil Sheen Spreading from Gulf Oil Platform NPR.com: Production Platform on Fire South of Louisiana, Coast Guard Reports
Posted: September 2nd, 2010 under Mr. W, On My Mind Post.
Tags: current events, fossil fuels, oil
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