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Underground Seed
Underground seed banks hold promise for ecological restoration. In 2000, Sam Lea converted his once-productive Willamette Valley onion field back into wetlands. The third-generation Oregon farmer excavated several ponds and largely left the land alone. Soon,...
Understanding Clean Energy
Global Commitment to Clean Energy Faces New Challenges Clean energy refers to energy sources that produce minimal or no greenhouse gas emissions. This includes solar panels harnessing sunlight, wind turbines generating power from wind, and hydroelectric plants...
How to understand sustainable energy efforts?
Understanding sustainable energy efforts involves gaining knowledge about various aspects of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, environmental impacts, and policy frameworks. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand sustainable energy efforts: 1....
18 Organizations Promoting Regenerative Agriculture Around the Globe
Transitioning to more sustainable forms of agriculture remains critical, as many current agriculture practices have serious consequences including deforestation and soil degradation. But despite agriculture’s enormous potential to hurt the environment, it also...
Emotional Support From Our Canine Companions
Many people find emotional support from their canine companions, and the bond between humans and dogs is well-documented. Here are some ways in which having a canine companion can provide emotional support: Unconditional Love: Dogs are known for their unconditional...
Benefits of Meditating Among Trees
Meditating among trees, often referred to as "forest bathing" or "shinrin-yoku" in Japanese culture, offers a unique and calming experience that combines meditation's benefits with nature's healing power. Here are some of the benefits of meditating among trees: Stress...
Toxic pesticides sprayed
Millions of pounds of toxic pesticides sprayed on feed crops for factory farm animals in the U.S. are threatening human health and wildlife and plants by destroying their native habitats, according to a new report by World Animal Protection and the Center for...
Sustainability may have roots in Palau 3,000 years ago
Sustainability is often viewed through a futuristic prism, yet what we often miss is that ancient wisdom can hold important lessons. The struggle to be more sustainable is a relatively new phenomenon, but inspiration can be drawn from ancient farming and water...
What are underwater farms? And how do they work?
Industrialized farming was once seen as a solution for a rapidly-growing global population, but it is taking its toll on the environment. The UN estimates that the world could easily be fed if just 2% of oceans were used for sustainable farming. Underwater agriculture...
HOW FACILITY SERVICE DOGS HELP CRIME VICTIMS IN COURT ROOMS
A lesser-known role service dogs can be trained to occupy is that of a facility dog. Partnered with its handler, a service dog can receive customized training for work in organizations such as the judicial system to provide comfort and stability to individuals in...