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IN MEDIA\/POPULAR PRESS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers highlight importance of site-specific agrivoltaics design<\/a>, PV Magazine Global, 2025<\/p>\n

Utility-scale solar fields can foster abundant biodiversity, say researchers<\/a>, TechXplore, 2025<\/p>\n

New research finds utility-scale solar parks foster biodiversity<\/a>, PV Magazine, 2024<\/p>\n

American Geophysical Union EoS:<\/a> Editor’s Highlights, New Tracers of Wind Erosion Provide Insight into Dryland Vegetation, 2024<\/p>\n

Los Angele Times<\/a>: Sludge compost is an increasing source of microplastics, researchers say 2024<\/p>\n

American Chemical Society<\/a>: Microplastics from natural fertilizers are blowing in the wind more often than once thought 2024<\/p>\n

Rinnovabili.it<\/a> : Le microplastiche nei fanghi di depurazione inquinano i campi 2024<\/p>\n

P\u00daBLICO:<\/a> Micropl\u00e1sticos t\u00f3xicos podem ser transportados at\u00e9 por uma leve brisa nos campos<\/p>\n

SCIENMAG<\/a>: Microplastics from natural fertilizers are blowing in the wind more often than once thought 2024<\/p>\n

WNP.PL<\/a>: Wiatr roznosi mikroplastik z nawoz\u00f3w 2024<\/p>\n

Phys.org<\/a>: Small-scale study finds microplastics from natural fertilizers are blowing in the wind more often than once thought<\/p>\n

msn<\/a>: AZoCleantech Microplastics From Natural Fertilizers Are Blowing in the Wind More Often Than Once Thought 2024<\/p>\n

EcoWatch<\/a>: Fertilizing Fields With Sewage Sludge Releases More Microplastics Into the Air Than Previously Believed, Study Finds. 2024<\/p>\n

ScienceDaily<\/a>: Microplastics from natural fertilizers are blowing in the wind more often than once thought 2024<\/p>\n

AAAS EurekaAlert<\/a>: Microplastics from natural fertilizers are blowing in the wind more often than once thought 2024<\/p>\n

Science News Explores<\/a>: With tech, farms can double up to produce both food and power Such \u2018agrivoltaic\u2019 ventures find ways to share the sun between crops and solar panels 2024<\/p>\n

NREL<\/a>: Growing Plants, Power, and Partnerships Through Agrivoltaics Solar and Agriculture Pair Well Together, Thanks to Planning and Cooperation 2024<\/p>\n

AgriSolar Clearinghouse, The National Center for Appropriate Technology<\/a>: Environmental Co-Benefits of Maintaining Native Vegetation With Solar Photovoltaic Infrastructure 2024<\/p>\n

AGU Eos: Earth and Space Science News, Research spotlight by Kornei, K. (2022), Invasive Plants and Climate Change Will Alter Desert Landscapes, Eos, 103, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1029\/2022EO220027.<\/p>\n

Solar Power World, San Diego Daily News, Minnesota research finds sheep grazing at solar sites actually improves soil quality.\u00a0https:\/\/www.solarpowerworldonline.com\/2022\/01\/minnesota-research-finds-sheep-grazing-at-solar-sites-actually-improves-soil-quality\/<\/a><\/p>\n

PV Magazine, Grazing animals increase carbon sequestration in PV projects\u00a0https:\/\/www.pv-magazine.com\/2022\/02\/08\/livestock-increase-carbon-sequestration-by-up-to-80-in-pv-projects\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Phys.org, (September, 2020) Can revegetation return solar photovoltaic site soil to its untouched glory?\u00a0https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2020-09-revegetation-solar-photovoltaic-site-soil.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Eos: Earth and Space Science News AGU Research spotlight by Witman, S. (2017), Mysterious fairy circles continue to enchant scientists, EoS, 98. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1029\/2017EO071017<\/a><\/p>\n

AGU Commentary by the JGR Editor Dr. Dork Sahagian, The magic of fairy circles: Built or created? http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/2017JG003855\/full<\/a><\/p>\n

Phys.org Researcher weighs in on fairy circles of Namibia (March 28, 2017) https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2017-03-fairy-circles-namibia.html<\/a><\/p>\n

USA Today What causes the fairy circles of Namibia? We have a clue (March 29, 2017). https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/tech\/sciencefair\/2017\/03\/29\/what-causes-fairy-circles-namibia\/99787344\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Daily Mail .com Termites are NOT to blame for Namibias mysterious fairy circles: Study says thirsty plants are likely the cause as it finds no signs of the pests (March 29, 2017).\u00a0http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sciencetech\/article-4361784\/Thirsty-plants-NOT-termites-create-Namibia-fairy-circles.html<\/a><\/p>\n

The Science Times: Namibian Fairy Circles: Science Unravels One Of Nature’s Greatest Mysteries! (March 30, 2017). http:\/\/www.sciencetimes.com\/articles\/11347\/20170330\/namibian-fairy-circles-science-unravels-one-of-natures-greatest-mysteries.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Science Alert Scientists think they’ve solved the mystery of Namibia’s bizarre fairy circles (March 31, 2017).\u00a0https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/scientists-are-getting-closer-to-solving-the-mystery-of-namibia-s-fairy-circles<\/a><\/p>\n

ScienceDaily Fairy circles of Namibia: New research helps scientists gain insight (March 28, 2017). https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2017\/03\/170328145329.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Science Newsline Researcher Weighs in on Fairy Circles of Namibia (March 29, 2017).\u00a0http:\/\/www.sciencenewsline.com\/news\/2017032913020015.html<\/a><\/p>\n

University Herald IU Researchers Examine Namibian Fairy Circles (March 30, 2017). http:\/\/www.universityherald.com\/articles\/71188\/20170330\/indiana-university-researchers-examine-namibian-fairy-circles.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Temple University: Fairy Circles in Namibia, May, 2014. http:\/\/cst.temple.edu\/about\/news\/fairy-circles-namibia<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Research Web<\/a>: “Desert Energy” April 2015 http:\/\/blog.environmentalresearchweb.org\/2015\/04\/13\/egu-2015-desert-energy-two-birds-from-one-stone\/<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Discovery News<\/a>, Discovery, \u201cWin-Win: Pairing \u00a0Crops With Solar Power\u201d April 2014. \u00a0http:\/\/news.discovery.com\/tech\/alternative-power-sources\/win-win-pairing-agave-crops-with-solar-panels-140411.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

IEEE \u2013\u00a0IEEE Spectrum<\/a>, Tequila Sunrise: Big Benefit from Co-Locating Crops and Solar Power, April 2014. http:\/\/spectrum.ieee.org\/energywise\/green-tech\/solar\/tequila-sunrise-big-benefit-from-colocating-agave-crops-and-solar-power<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Science Daily<\/a>: A win-win situation: Growing crops on photovoltaic farms, April 2014 http:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2014\/04\/140409143942.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Phys.org<\/a>: Growing crops on photovoltaic farms, April 2014, http:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2014-04-win-win-situation-crops-photovoltaic-farms.html<\/a><\/p>\n

World News Network<\/a>: Stanford Scientists model a win-win situation: crops on photovoltaic farms. April 2014 http:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2014\/04\/09\/Stanford_scientists_model_a_winwin_situation_crops_on_photov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Sustainability Matters: Biofuel Crops on photovoltaic farms, April 2014. http:\/\/www.sustainabilitymatters.net.au\/case_studies\/66981-Biofuel-crops-on-photovoltaic-farms<\/a><\/p>\n

Futurity<\/a>: Grow agave for biofuel among solar panels, April 2014. http:\/\/www.futurity.org\/grow-agave-solar-farms-stanford\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Factor Magazine & Factor tech.com: Double the yield: Scientists propose combined solar and biofuel plants April 2014. http:\/\/www.factor-tech.com\/green-energy\/double-the-yield-scientists-propose-combined-solar-and-biofuel<\/a> farms\/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_cam\u2026<\/p>\n

Motherboard<\/a>: Solar farms can grow biofuels \u2013Just add agave, April 2014, http:\/\/motherboard.vice.com\/read\/maximizing-solar-farm-efficiency-with-biofuel-crops<\/a><\/p>\n

Photonics.com- Solar Power, Biofuel Production could complement each other, April, 2014 http:\/\/www.photonics.com\/Article.aspx?AID=56069<\/a><\/p>\n

Outside Magazine<\/a>: Solar energy Tequila Plant Combo, April 2014, http:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/news-from-the-field\/New-Solar-Energy-Tequila-Plant-Farm-Combo.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Research featured\/interviewed in PBS (February 8, 2010) in Wavelenghts: \u201cPlanet in a bottle – Climate change and vegetation shifts\u201d http:\/\/playpbs.azpm.org\/video\/1408571070<\/a><\/p>\n

Research featured\/interviewed on PBS-HD, & UA Channel (January 18 & 19, 2010).<\/p>\n

Research featured\/interviewed in Arizona Public Media \u2013 PBS-HD & KAUT6 (February 3, 2010), \u201cBuffel grass research at Biosphere2\u201d http:\/\/tv.azpm.org\/kuat\/video-segment\/2010\/2\/3\/kuat-bufflelgrass-research-at-b2\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Research featured\/interviewed in Arizona Daily Star<\/em> (December 2010).<\/p>\n

UA News & UA Now: \u201cA playhouse of planet earth\u201d (December 10th<\/sup> 2010), http:\/\/uanews.org\/node\/36041<\/a><\/p>\n

Archaeology News Network \u2013 \u201cResearching Climate Change at Biosphere 2\u201d (December 14, 2010) http:\/\/archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/researching-climate-change-at-biosphere.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Phys.org \u2013 \u201cPlanet Earth\u2019s Playhouse\u201d (December 10, 2010) http:\/\/www.physorg.com\/news\/2010-12-planet-earth-playhouse.html<\/p>\n

In news:\u00a0\u201cEcology of Dust<\/em>\u201d – The Seattle Times, The Arizona Republic, Statesman, The Sacramento Bee, The Miami Herald, Star Telegram<\/em>.<\/p>\n

USGS Newsroom: \u201cLidar Yields New Insights into Desert Fire Ecologies\u201d, Released: 11\/28\/2012 http:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/newsroom\/article.asp?ID=3466<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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