"A recent study is the first to determine which forests are the highest priority for conservation in Oregon, US🇺🇸 by analysing data on drinking water sources, #biodiversity, carbon storage and forest resilience."
🔎 Study by E Law et al.
🗞️@mongabay ⬇️
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Thanks - but please see the second column ('Practices') where 'gathering' appears even before logging - this is extensively covered in the Report.
On the occasion of #WorldWildlifeDay, it's key to remember that the use of wild species involves both the practices (how) & the purposes (why) for which the species is used.
@ipbes #SustainableUse Assessment considers the following taxa, practices & types of use.
#WWD2023
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#Soilhealth needs to be protected, but how? 🤔
Land management & restoration can pave the way to protect our ecosystems, create economic development, help prevent disasters, and increase soil productivity & food supplies.
More at @unccd ➡️bit.ly/3DdpdR4
📷@FAO
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Happy #WorldSeagrassDay! 🌊
#Seagrass plays a key role in maintaining the marine ecosystem. Today we raise awareness of the importance of its preservation around the world.
#ForNature #GenerationRestoration
📷Michele Roux, @theoceanagency
Read more⬇️
decadeonrestoration.org/stor…
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Examining whales in Canada, scientist @pinipedo et al. found a toxic pollutant prevalent in toilet paper, soap & detergents. It affects whales' hormone systems, disrupting physiological function and makes them susceptible to diseases. 🐋🚫🧼Via @cbcnews: cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
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For #WorldSeagrassDay, learn more about this flowering plant with @unep:
📌It evolved around 100 M years ago
📌There are 72 types recorded in the world
📌7% of seagrass marine habitats are being wiped out every year
📌It is currently under threat by human activity
#ForNature
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Given that ocean acidification & increasing ocean temperatures are associated with global warming, anthropogenic #ClimateChange is a major existential threat to coral reefs worldwide.🪸
—@john_p_rafferty
👇 Learn more on the most endangered coral reefs w/ @britannica infographic
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In 2022, researchers from California Academy of Sciences 🇺🇸, @calacademy, described nearly 150 new species around the globe, increasing our view of Earth's tree of life. 🌎
🗞️@HowesNathan for @weathernetwork ⬇️theweathernetwork.com/en/new…
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Biodiversity hotspots are regions very rich in species, but also tend to be threatened.🥀
To help w/ species protection, a number of biologically rich but threatened regions containing high numbers of endemic species have been identified.
👇Learn more w/ @britannica infographic
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The World Ocean Summit is currently taking place in Lisbon, Portugal. 🇵🇹
This year, the summit will address the greatest challenges facing the ocean🌊
Follow #OceanSummit for + updates.
📷@Economist_WOI⬇️
events.economist.com/world-o…
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Millets are sustainable, nutritious & resilient crops that are primarily grown in Asia & Africa.
However, millets are often under-valued as a food source. Discover 6 reasons why millets deserve our attention.⬇️
#IYM2023
🗞️@FAO
fao.org/fao-stories/article/…
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3 facts about lion cubs 🦁
➡️ They start to walk at 10 to 15 days old.
➡️ They spend up to 20 hours of the day sleeping or resting.
➡️ Although they are usually referred to as cubs, lion babies can also be called whelps and lionets.
📹@wildcapturd
Wild Captured
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Armed conflict and war are one of the causes of the destruction of the #environment and the displacement of millions of people.
Safeguarding #nature and ensuring peace go hand-in-hand.🌎🌿🕊
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💧Groundwater is important for irrigated agriculture, but its intensive pumping damages the environment & ecosystems.
Intensive withdrawals can deplete streams, rivers & lakes & can cause sometimes irreversible salinization of aquifers in coastal areas.
📷@unescoWATER @mevpr
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Armed conflict and war are one of the causes of #environmental destruction and the displacement of millions of people.
Safeguarding #nature and ensuring peace go hand-in-hand.🌎🌿🕊
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After #COP15: What's next?
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #GBF has been adopted. What is it all about? 🤔
📷@Reuters
🗞️@wef
weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/c…
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Falcons, eagles & hawks are impressive birds.🦅
They are all birds of prey & all can be found in North America.🌎But how to tell them apart?
In addition to differences in habitat & behavior, they are different in size, body shape & plumage.
See @caseygirard's infographic👇📷
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💥Happening today!
Vinod Mathur of the @ipbes Bureau will speak at the @teriin World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi🇮🇳 for the Ministerial Session on Nature-based Solutions for Addressing Climate Vulnerability & Ensuring Food Security. #WSDS2023
Find out more ⬇️
wsds.teriin.org/2023
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“A study published in the Royal Society Open Science journal highlights a keen ant sense & underscores how someday we may use sharp-nosed animals, or in the case of ants, sharp-antennaed, to detect tumors.”
🔎Study by Piqueret et al.
🗞️@washingtonpost ⬇️
washingtonpost.com/climate-e…
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