Hawaii sees planting coconut trees as a way of improving food security and cultural ties Honolulu Civil Beat – The coconut tree is not only a food source for Hawaiian villages but its cultivation is still a part of their everyday lifestyle. Though you may be
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Actionable Steps To Save Our Beaches Today Ocean Info – Despite their immense socio-economic benefits, beaches often do not receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve in their roles as coastal disaster defense, habitat provision, and tourism. Beach pollution occurs because of the human activities that
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Celebrating man’s best friend Pets Radar – International Dog Day involves spoiling our dogs with affection but also comes with a serious message, to bring attention to the plight of animals around the globe and encourages adoption.Celebrating all dogs, mixed breed and pure, International Dog Day’s
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Be mosquito-free with eco-friendly insect repellents GreenSourceDFW – Along with sunscreen and poison ivy barrier lotions, mosquito repellents are essential when you’re hiking and enjoying the outdoors.Mosquitoes lack a sense of smell so strong aromas do not deter them, and that means your skin must become
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What can you do to help the Texas Horned Lizard? Texan by Nature – Texan by Nature (TxN) is helping San Antonio Zoo to connect with individual partners and conservation organizations that are working towards the conservation of Texas horned lizards across the state. The Texas
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Celebrating International Wolf Day The Conversation – 100 years ago, celebrating wolves would have seemed ridiculous, even dangerous. But a lot has changed in the intervening years and today most people have positive attitudes toward wolves. Interestingly, these feelings are remarkably even across gender, income, and
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Deforestation facts, causes, and effects National Geographic – Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land for farming or livestock, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing. The loss of trees from a forest can leave soil more prone to erosion causing the remaining
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Finding islands of responsibility for cobalt mining Hadron – As part of the world’s attempt to prevent global warming, cobalt mining and other renewable tech mineral demand needs must increase by 400% in order to reach the Paris Agreement goals by 2040. All types of mining
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Land is also home to much of the world’s biodiversity United Nations – Land plays a key role in the climate system as an essential carbon sink because its surfaces, such as forests, regulate the planet’s temperature and help to store carbon. Unfortunately, up to 40%
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Overfishing is a serious threat to biodiversity and potential marine food supply Environmental Defense Fund – Depleting fisheries faster than they can replenish endangers key species in oceanic food chains, which can lead to the system’s collapse. Our poor understanding of the ocean’s complex ecosystems makes
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