ecological

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Each species carved out its own ecological role despite living side by side.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The legislation prohibits the use of residential properties "specifically for the placement of ashes" as well as the burial of remains outside of cemeteries and areas where ecological burial is legal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Sunbirds fill a similar ecological role in Africa as hummingbirds do in the Americas.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

"This is an ecological ticking time bomb," said Nina Noelle, of Greenpeace Germany, who has been mapping oil tankers in the region.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

I already mentioned the ecological differences between China’s cool, dry north and warm, wet south.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond