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Agroforestry Is Profitable & Climate-Friendly, So Why Don’t Farmers Plant More Trees?
By: Stephanie Hanes
In the latter part of 2016, Ethan Steinberg and two of his friends planned a driving tour across the U.S. to interview farmers. Their goal was to solve a riddle that had been bothering each of them for!-->!-->!-->…
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60% Fish Species May Not Survive Global Warming, Study Finds
A new study reveals that climate change will impact fish species far more than previously thought. Finding that embryos and spawning adults are more susceptible to warming ocean temperatures, researchers say that if global heating!-->…
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Are SDGs An Environmental ‘Smokescreen’? Scientists Warn Global Goals Failing To Protect Biodiversity
According to a team of scientists from Singapore, Canada and Australia, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), designed to better the lives of people and the planet, are failing to protect biodiversity. This oversight,!-->…
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Finland, Netherlands & Canada To Promote Circularity In Coronavirus Economic Recovery
Led by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, an independent foundation operated under the supervision of the Finnish parliament, Finland, Canada and the Netherlands will be co-hosting events to promote circularity in coronavirus economic!-->…
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British Environmentalist Chris Packham: Coronavirus Is Price We’re Paying For Planet Destruction
Chris Packham, the famous British naturalist, wildlife photographer and television presenter for the hit BBC nature series Springwatch was recently interviewed by the Guardian columnist Zoe Williams. In the interview, the prominent!-->…
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Jane Goodall: Change Our Food System Or Humanity Is “Finished”
Jane Goodall, the 85-year-old renowned anthropologist, animal activist and primatologist says that humanity will be “finished” if we do not make dramatic changes to our food systems in response to the climate and coronavirus crisis.!-->…
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World Environment Day: It’s “Time For Nature”, A Call For Bold Action To Save Biodiversity
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5, and is the United Nations’ largest annual event to encourage awareness and action to protect our planet. This year, the theme of the event is biodiversity, with a “Time for Nature”!-->…
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Sixth Mass Extinction Of Wildlife: Over 500 Species On Brink Of Extinction
Scientists are warning that the sixth mass extinction of wildlife is speeding up, with over 500 land animal species now on the verge of disappearing forever within the next 20 years. The root cause is human destruction of nature – without!-->…
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Local Hong Kong Conservationist & Photographer Wins People’s Choice Award In Global Wildlife Competition
Local conservationist, naturalist and photographer Robert Ferguson has won the People’s Choice Award in Nature TTL’s annual Photographer of the Year 2020 wildlife photography competition. The competition drew thousands of entries from!-->…
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Biodiversity, Organic & Alt Protein Push: An Inside Look At The EU’s Mega Plan To Transform Their Food System
Published on World Biodiversity Day (May 22), the European Commission is proposing a dramatic new plan as a part of its European Green Deal policy. The 10-year plan is made up of two parts – one to tackle mass biodiversity loss and another!-->…
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Biodiversity Heritage Library: World’s Largest Botanical & Animal Free Digital Archive
In an effort to educate more people about protecting wildlife and biodiversity, the Biodiversity Heritage Library boasts more than 180,000 illustrations of plant and animal species on earth, alongside 55 million pages of scientific studies!-->…
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World Bee Day: Why Vegans Avoid Honey & Other Important Facts About Nature’s Pollinators
Bees are a key player in the human food ecosystem. Depending on which numbers you believe, bees pollinate anywhere from a third to over half of all the food we eat. Most people don't realise that without bees, there's no food – –!-->…
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Hong Kong Logs Most Asia Biodiversity Observations In Global City Nature Challenge 2020
The City Nature Challenge is an annual global community science event to document urban biodiversity. Held from April 24 - 27 this year, the 4-day bioblitz saw people from over 240 cities participating to photograph plants, animals and!-->…
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Wildlife Conservation Crumbling As Ecotourism Drops Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Conservation work to protect some of the world’s vulnerable wildlife species and ecosystems are now facing an emergency situation as ecotourism comes to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many wildlife organisations rely on!-->…
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World’s Top Scientists Say Worse Pandemics To Come If We Keep Destroying Nature
There will be even deadlier diseases in the future unless we halt the rampant destruction of nature, which is the root cause of pandemics, warn the world’s leading wildlife and biodiversity scientists. According to the group of experts,!-->…
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Why Some Farmers Are Ditching Livestock And Growing Plants Instead
By: Tom Levitt
Switching from meat production to growing crops for vegan foods can be good for farmers and the environment.
The future of food doesn’t have to include animals. At least that’s what Miyoko Schinner believes. “A lot of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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“Let Us Live In Peace & Harmony Together:” Jane Goodall Urges Us To Rethink How We Treat Animals
85-year-old renowned anthropologist, animal activist and primatologist Jane Goodall recently posted a video message about the coronavirus pandemic, urging the world to reflect on their relationship with nature and wild animals. She voiced!-->…
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‘Nature Is Sending Us A Message’ Says UN Environment Chief
By: Damian Carrington
Destruction of wildlife and the climate crisis is hurting humanity, with Covid-19 a ‘clear warning shot’, say experts.
Nature is sending us a message with the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing climate!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Voices For The Planet: Creative Competition Launches To Inspire Young Wildlife Activists
Hong Kong-based environmental charity LumiVoce has recently partnered up with Beijing-headquartered NGO The China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) to launch a brand new competition for students. Called!-->…
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Nearly 90% Of Dolphin Population In Indian Ocean Wiped Out By Fisheries
A new study by an international group of scientists has found that almost 90% of the dolphin population in the Indian Ocean has been killed due to the tuna fishing industry. The “alarming” drop in dolphin numbers is related to the use of!-->…
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What Brexit Means For Organic Food & Sustainable Agriculture
After three tumultuous years in British politics, Britain has officially passed the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and ended nearly half a century of close ties with Europe on the January 31 2020. This begins the implementation phase of leaving!-->…
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