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ecology

[ih-kol-uh-jee, ee-kol-] / ɪˈkɒl ə dʒi, iˈkɒl- /
NOUN
environmental science
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That’s what led to an epic superbloom in 2017, Joan Dudney, an assistant professor of forest ecology at UC Santa Barbara, told The Times in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The two men share a concern for ecology and a passion for sport, according to the diocese of Monaco.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Ms. French is a singular voice whose dispatches on ecology are as tragic as they are charming, and VSF’s booth is a standout among standouts at Frieze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

And while it’s far from perfect, the government here is in fact trying to implement environmental regulations to protect the country’s diverse ecology, clean up the air, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

But there is also an ecology of the world within our bodies.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson