Non-native grasses can outcompete and choke out native grasses, leaving little food for wildlife, and can also pose a danger by burning hotter and faster, potentially harming animal populations.
Invasive species can alter an ecosystem in various ways, such as changing the wildfire cycle and soil composition. They can also spread easily through transportation of soil, highlighting the importance of preventing their transfer to new areas.
Guillermo Diaz takes a deep dive into the story of his 313 days spent in space, a story that has been buried for nearly a century, and how it changed the world.