Early counts of the western monarch butterflies overwintering in the southern San Luis Obispo County grove show a 3,500% increase in numbers compared to the previous winter — and experts say they’re “cautiously optimistic” that the species may be edging away from extinction. According to an EarthDay.Org report, there are more than 20,000 distinct bee species worldwide. In the U.S., there are native bees (more than 4,000 species) and commercially managed bees (mostly imported European honeybees). Both are vital for different reasons. The former are wild and keep our forests and meadow ecosystems functioning; the latter are managed by big agriculture to pollinate crops that feed the world. Learn everything you need to know about saving the bees. Organic Meadow, a Guelph-based farmer-owned co-operative, announced that it has transitioned its 2L organic milk to Elopak’s carbon-neutral paperboard milk carton, Pure-Pak® Natural Brown Board. This sustainable package is the first carbon-neutral carton of its kind in North America, after successful launches in European markets. True Grace and Rodale Institute have a partnership that supports first-of-its-kind scientific study exploring connection between soil, climate, and human health, while providing aid to farmers. Development of blight-resistant potato is a staggering breakthrough. What makes this development all the more memorable is the fact that it has been achieved without the use of genetic modification (GM) and/or genomic editing. It truly was a case of plant breeders seeking out the native potato strains that they needed in Peru, and taking the project on from there.
Organic Meadow Launches North America’s First Zero-Carbon Milk Carton
Organic Meadow, a Guelph-based farmer-owned co-operative, announced that it has transitioned its 2L organic milk to Elopak’s carbon-neutral paperboard milk carton, Pure-Pak® Natural Brown Board. This sustainable package is the first carbon-neutral carton of its kind in North America, after successful launches in European markets.
True Grace and Rodale Institute Partner to Advance Research on Regenerative Organic Agriculture
New partnership supports first-of-its-kind scientific study exploring connection between soil, climate, and human health, while providing aid to farmers.
Pismo Beach butterfly grove sees 3,500% increase in monarch count. ‘We’re thrilled’
Early counts of the western monarch butterflies overwintering in the southern San Luis Obispo County grove show a 3,500% increase in numbers compared to the previous winter — and experts say they’re “cautiously optimistic” that the species may be edging away from extinction.
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/environment/article255185907.html
Development of blight-resistant potato is a staggering breakthrough
What makes this development all the more memorable is the fact that it has been achieved without the use of genetic modification (GM) and/or genomic editing. It truly was a case of plant breeders seeking out the native potato strains that they needed in Peru, and taking the project on from there.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Saving the Bees
According to an EarthDay.Org report, there are more than 20,000 distinct bee species worldwide. In the U.S., there are native bees (more than 4,000 species) and commercially managed bees (mostly imported European honeybees). Both are vital for different reasons. The former are wild and keep our forests and meadow ecosystems functioning; the latter are managed by big agriculture to pollinate crops that feed the world.
https://www.ecowatch.com/save-the-bees-guide-2655304561.html
