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ShutterstockFrom rainforests to savannas, ecosystems on land absorb almost 30% of the carbon dioxide human activities release into the atmosphere. These ecosystems are critical to stop the planet warming beyond 1.5℃ this century – but climate change may be weakening their capacity to offset global emissions. This is a key issue that OzFlux, a research network from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, has been investigating for the past 20 years. Over this time, we’ve identified which ecosystems absorb the most carbon, and have been learning how they respond to extreme weather and climate events such as drought, floods and bushfires....

Potting soil or potting mix is different from regular garden soil by the fact that it is made up of a blend of materials like sphagnum moss, bark, perlite, vermiculite, compost or coir.  This mix is often used for growing plants in containers as it is fungus free unlike regular soil which is safer. The various components making up the potting mix can provide added benefits to plants as well.  There are also specialized potting mixes for specific plants to help them thrive. We have found the best potting soil options to give you the top options in one place...

If you've got a dog at home who just doesn't seem interested in toys and games, it's completely natural for you to want to encourage some playful behavior in them. Play enriches the lives of dogs by stimulating their minds, exercising their bodies, deepening their relationships, and just helping them have a bit of fun, too. Fortunately, there are so many easy and effective ways to get your dog to see just how great play can be! In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to help make your dog more playful. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Use praise and high-pitched voices. Positive cues...

Unfortunately for most, we live in a very materialistic world. Our current society is practically trained to get as much money out of people as possible. Nowadays, we have a countless amount of scammers that, for instance, promise you a prize if you fill out a form with your card details – or they perfect their tactics so much that you mistake them for your own bank. What’s even worse is that some folks don’t even try to hide their selfish intentions. People get swindled left, right and center by all sorts of sellers: This Reddit user took it to...

If you plan to do up your home or build a new one this year, part of the challenge involved is working out which type of decorating style to opt for.With so many great options you can choose from and many different terms bandied about here and there, it pays to have a clear understanding of the critical types and what they offer.ContemporaryContemporary has been the design style of choice for many people for years and is all about clean lines and a modern look, as the name suggests. However, don’t assume that it must also focus on sleek, cool,...