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Study of great tits, oak trees... reveals complexity of climate change

Discussion in 'Environment & Conservation' started by btthegreat, Sep 28, 2021.

  1. btthegreat

    btthegreat Well-Known Member

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    Study of great tits, oak trees and caterpillars reveals complexity of climate change
    https://phys.org/news/2021-09-great-tits-oak-trees-caterpillars.html

    "Great tits feed their nestlings, caterpillars, which they find living on oak tree leaves. Thus, their very existence depends on how the caterpillars and oak trees are faring as the planet warms. To learn more about the relationship between all three, the researchers looked deeper into the data from prior research efforts"

    Finally, a research paper into climate change and ornithology that might make a real difference! I applaud any science based peer reviewed article that will draw the undivided attention of both adults and youth worldwide.

    I will paraphrase the conclusion. If we continue to ignore climate change, people may have fewer and fewer chances in the coming years to enjoy great tits in their yards, in their parks, in their lives.

    Its no wonder Pres. Biden refers to this as the existential crisis of our times.

    Its time to take our carbon footprint seriously!
     
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  2. Adfundum

    Adfundum Moderator Staff Member Donor

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    Who wouldn't want to study that stuff? I don't have any tits, but there is a similar looking little bird around here that's becoming quite common. I started keeping feeders and water recently, and the number of birds has grown significantly. Now, I need to figure out what they are.

    We've always had problems with certain bugs that can be really hard on my trees and shrubs. Since I opened up my bird feeder restaurant and bar, we've had far fewer issues.
     
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  3. Jack Hays

    Jack Hays Well-Known Member Donor

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    "The researchers suggest their study shows . . . " Or it may not. The "climate change" headline here is all supposition. Meanwhile, here's some hard science about climate and trees.
    Diffuse sunlight and cosmic rays: Missing pieces of the forest growth change attribution puzzle?
    Bontemps, J-D. & Svensmark, H., 2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 806, 6 p., 150469.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
     
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