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Dawn Of The Lawn, David M. Guy
Dawn Of The Lawn, David M. Guy
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Drawing on both electronic and print sources, this research seeks to explore the cultural, economic, and environmental implications of the American lawn and suggest the need to awaken a cultural discussion aimed at harmonizing one’s landscape with reality. The lawn penetrates the American’s daily life, yet few stop to examine the origins and effects of the lawn. Involving many of the leading academic voices in this subject, this work further aims to ignite a diverse discussion of the lawn’s connection to oil, fertilizers, pesticides, drinking water, and individual’s behavior. Considerable evidence supports the notion that the lawn can be conformed …
Establishing The Ratio Of Rock Salts And Organic Compounds To Reduce The Number Of Chloride And Sodium Ions In The Soil When De-Icing Roads, Peter J. Nieves, Taegeun Ohe, Juliette Degraff, Meg Greer
Establishing The Ratio Of Rock Salts And Organic Compounds To Reduce The Number Of Chloride And Sodium Ions In The Soil When De-Icing Roads, Peter J. Nieves, Taegeun Ohe, Juliette Degraff, Meg Greer
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The research analyzes the amount of salt being dumped onto roads and its effect on trees, specifically the Red Maple and Eastern Hemlock. The goal is to find an alternative to rock salt without completely eliminating its use. The experiment involves using three different alternatives-volcanic mineral, beet juice, cheese brine-and constructing a ratio between a baseline amount of salt and alternative. The result of this is to find the smallest amount of salt needed to efficiently melt ice and cause least damage to trees. Analyzing leaf water content will show which alternative works best.