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The Pros and Cons of Phragmites
Phragmites, the invasive 12-foot-tall wetland grass, can dominate freshwater ecosystems—altering water flow, displacing native plants, and reducing habitat quality for wildlife. Herbicides or burning can reduce its spread, but these methods have environmental trade-offs.
Interestingly, phragmites also offer benefits: their root networks help protect marshes from rising sea levels, capture nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, store carbon, and even absorb legacy industrial pollutants.
The question remains—do the benefits outweigh the harms?
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Where Have All the Boys Gone?
Male births are declining worldwide, and scientists are linking it to endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics, pesticides, and fertilizers. These pollutants interfere with hormones, lowering sperm counts and causing reproductive abnormalities in both humans and wildlife.
Read the full article on our website: Where Have All the Boys Gone?
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