episode 054: Sphagnum Moss and American Sycamore
A giant sycamore at Red Rock Wilderness Overlook regional park
First some spore talk. Then Sarah talks about the role moss in combatting climate change. Steve talks about some really big trees. Finally, Steve talks about climate change some more.
Show Notes!
This video explains moss reproduction way better than I did
Sphagnum Moss Wikipedia
What is Peat - International Peatland Society
Peatlands and Climate Change
What are ‘zombie fires’ and are they becoming more common?
Blood Magic: A History of Menstruation - The Exploress Podcast
Tangled history of the European uses of Sphagnum moss and sphagnol
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park
Etymology of Plane Tree
Sycamores: Not Just Another Plane Tree
Have you thought about using sycamore lately?
Peat and Peatification and how coal is formed
When it comes to sucking up carbon emissions, ‘the ocean has been forgiving.’ That might not last
The Woodwell Climate Research Center
Ruizium - the personal website of Sarah Ruiz
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