Plants are life, providing 98% of the oxygen we breathe Daily Maverick – Healthy plants provide nutrient-rich diets for humans and animals and help promote a balanced ecosystem, and the International Day of Plant Health calls on everyone to raise awareness and take action to keep
Read MoreCreating better handwashing habits CNN Health – According to a new survey, some Americans are still not doing their due diligence when it comes to washing their hands. Washing our hands is a nonspecific way to reduce risk for exposure to infectious diseases, along with dirt,
Read MoreThe ecology and behavior of migratory birds U.S. Geological Survey – The migrations of most birds comprise time spent in flight interspersed with time spent on the ground, and migratory birds provide ecosystem benefits that include pest control, pollination of plants and serve as food sources
Read MoreThe Great Insect Apocalypse SciTechDaily – Insects are vanishing at a concerning pace across the globe, and scientists are striving to understand why. While agricultural intensification is often cited as the primary cause, new research reveals a far more complex picture involving numerous, interconnected factors.A groundbreaking
Read MoreOne of the most efficient energy sources in the world Renewable Energy Institute – One of the oldest energy sources harnessed by humans, wind power can cover more than one-third of global power needs (35%), becoming the world’s foremost generation source.Modern wind turbines generate over 12%
Read MoreWhich is Better? Solar Panels or Wind Turbines? Greener Ideal – The comparison between solar panels and wind turbines has no clear winner, with both having their strong points and downsides and neither being able to claim that it was much better than the other.There are
Read MoreWind Farms of the Future Will Be More Powerful and Quieter U.S. Department of Energy – The continuously evolving technological, social, and market factors of wind energy mean that future deployment patterns and related impacts may differ substantially from those of the past and present.Local community
Read MoreHow can we celebrate Earth Day? The Old Farmer’s Almanac – Our planet needs our help to thrive and everyone is a steward of nature, plants, and our lands and that the individual responsibility lies with each of us. Earth Day activities can range from river
Read MoreRecent innovations could unlock more wind energy potential DW.com – Energy-generating wind turbines have come a long way from a 33-foot construction in a back garden in Scotland, evolving into towering structures dotted across land and seascapes around the world.There’s a simple reason for this growth
Read MoreCoordinating flooding responses along the Mississippi River The Lens – According to a national conservation group, the Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river because of federal plans to cut flood-relief programs as severe weather threats grow.While flooding threatens human structures, it is an important
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