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As the American hemp industry grows, so does our understanding of hemp diseases
on January 19, 2021 at 5:55 pm
As hemp begins to reemerge as an important crop in the United States, scientists are beginning research into the diseases that might prevent the crop from flourishing. A study published in the […]
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A Chef is Reviving the Ozarks Through Food
by Sabrina Endicott on January 19, 2021 at 2:21 pm
Chef Rob Connoley is trying to tell a more complete story of the Ozarks with his research and restaurant. The post A Chef is Reviving the Ozarks Through Food appeared first on Food Tank.
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Are Some Animal Welfare Labels ‘Humanewashing’?
by Lisa Held on January 19, 2021 at 9:00 am
Many of these labels look similar and use the same words and imagery—think cows on pasture or strong, healthy chickens pecking in the grass—but they’re not all the same. Some come from […]
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UNCTAD updates principles to promote biodiversity-friendly trade
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Guidelines to help governments, companies and consumers benefit from sustainable trade in precious plants and animals now include elements such as climate resilience and marine biodiversity.
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Protecting Table Mountain's Rich Biodiversity Is Everyone's Responsibility
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
South Africa is home to some of the world's most diverse flora and fauna. Indigenous plant life includes some 23 000 species of flowering plants (including 728 species of trees) and more than 900 […]
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A species of previously undiscovered cave bug provides the testimony of an ancient fauna
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
An international study with the participation of the Natural History Museum (UV) has made the first record of a cave-dwelling Kinnaridae from the Old World. It is Valenciolenda fadaforesta, a species […]
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Forests go into growth 'overdrive' to recover from drought
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
One in 12 people could face severe drought every year by 2100, according to a recent study. And water stored on two-thirds of the Earth's land surface will shrink as the climate warms. As plant […]
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Figs show that nonnative species can invade ecosystems by forming unexpected partnerships
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
While surveying the Hawaiian island of Kauai in search of invasive plants in 2017, botanist Kelsey Brock spotted something unusal: a few nonnative species of figs seemed to be settling in.
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Acidification impedes shell development of plankton off the US West Coast
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Shelled pteropods, microscopic free-swimming sea snails, are widely regarded as indicators for ocean acidification because research has shown that their fragile shells are vulnerable to increasing […]
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Plotting the future: the 'seed guardians' bringing variety to UK gardens
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
tt's a fine, crisp day and the first frost of the season, a significant occasion for any gardener and one that has not gone unnoticed by the seed guardians of the Stroud Community Seed Bank.
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Sustainable tourism key to Cumbria's new carbon neutral plan
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Across Cumbria local communities, businesses and grassroots organisations are being mobilised to map out ways that they hope will help it become the UK's first carbon-neutral county.
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World's Largest Lakes Reveal Climate Change Trends
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Sixteen years of remote sensing data reveals that in Earth's largest freshwater lakes, climate change influences carbon fixation trends.
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A Chef is Reviving the Ozarks Through Food
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Chef Rob Connoley is working with farmers, archivists, and Indigenous communities to try to define and revive Ozark cuisine at his restaurant Bulrush in St. Louis, MO. Connoley hopes to increase […]
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How the Suburbs Could Help Save Biodiversity
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Plants, and the insects which rely on them, are the living foundations of our planet. But these foundations are under stress because, as we urbanize and suburbanize natural areas, we have an […]
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Halki Summit IV: Focus on Covid-19 and Climate Change
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is organizing its fourth ecological "Halki Summit", gathering activists, scientists, journalists, business leaders, theologians and academics of […]
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How business can act as a force for good
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
New year, new approaches - it's the perfect time to rethink many things we take for granted. Shakespeare's advice, "Brevity is the soul of wit", is telling: humanity will prosper if we can keep it […]
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Innovation to counter food supply-chain disruptions and spur recovery
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
At Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin, FAO Director-General appeals for a creative and integrated approach to agri-food systems to drive recovery from COVID-19 and achieve a sustainable […]
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Biden to 'hit ground running' as he rejoins Paris climate accords
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Joe Biden is set for a flurry of action to combat the climate crisis on his first day as US president by immediately rejoining the Paris climate agreement and blocking the Keystone XL pipeline, […]
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COP26: Photographer to highlight climate change in exhibition
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
A photographer is hoping to raise awareness around climate change by displaying wildlife pictures at a summit of world leaders.Brian Matthews, from Hartlepool, travels the world photographing […]
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Fighting climate crisis made harder by Covid-19 inequality, says WEF
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Tackling the existential risk posed by the climate crisis will be made harder by the growing gap between rich and poor triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Economic Forum has said.
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Improving long-term climate calculations
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Climate researchers have found a simple but efficient way to improve estimations of ultimate global warming from complex climate models.
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Alien species removed, thousands of trees planted on Comino
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Ambjent Malta has embarked on a habitat restoration project in Comino, which forms part of the Natura 2000 network.Environment Aaron Farrugia said that the conservation of habitats is crucial for the […]
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Diet to save: Our food system is fuelling climate change; are we ready to switch to a new diet?
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
It is the world's largest production line: Starts with growing and harvesting crops, moves on to processing food, then transporting and marketing it; eventually the consumption and disposal of the […]
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New snake species discovered in southeastern Turkey
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Faculty members at Hakkari University in Turkey announced Tuesday the discovery of a new snake species as part of research conducted in the city's rural region.
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OPINION: COVID-19 has shown what happens when we destroy nature - 2021 must be the year we change course
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
COVID-19 is an unprecedented global health crisis. But it has also been a wake-up call to the risks posed by our destructive relationship with the natural world.
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No insect crisis in the Arctic-yet
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Climate change is more pronounced in the Arctic than anywhere else on the planet, raising concerns about the ability of wildlife to cope with the new conditions. A new study shows that rare insects […]
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Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? We're testing species from bats to seals to find out
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and in multiple zoo animals, including big cats and gorillas. These infections have even […]
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Dinosaur-era sea lizard had teeth like a shark
on January 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
New study identifies a bizarre new species suggesting that giant marine lizards thrived before the asteroid wiped them out 66 million years ago.
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On MLK Day: Our Stories on Food and Democracy
by The Civil Eats Editors on January 18, 2021 at 9:00 am
The events of the past weeks have shaken the halls of American democracy, and us as a nation. We paused our reporting to bear witness to the moment, honor those who have died, and out of deference to […]
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King’s Call to End Hunger
by Elena Seeley on January 18, 2021 at 8:00 am
During his address at Spelman College in 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for an end to hunger and poverty. The post Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King’s Call to End Hunger appeared first […]