Insect Population Plummeting
Insects are necessary for all life on earth. Some scientists believe the insect population will collapse within 100 years. Insects are losing their habitat. Individual species responses depends on the […]
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Biocultural Diversity and Tragic History
Human modification of Cienaga Grande in Columbia has caused massive destruction. Mangroves and aquatic species are experiencing loss of habitat. The indigenous people in this region have experienced exploitation. “The
Insects are Key for Life on Earth
Insects outweigh humanity by a factor of 17. Insects are disappearing faster than other species on Earth. Scientists estimate 40% of all insect species will become endangered over the next
Region by Region Climate Challenges
Each region of the USA will experience different trials. Northeast is expected to experience the largest temperature increase. The Southeast is expected to have increased temperatures from the perspective of
Silent Earth by Dave Goulson
Mr. Goulson takes us through the causes of insect decline. He suggests ways we can support insects. Check your local library, Thrift Books, or Amazon to obtain a copy
Insect Apocalypse
Insect populations continue to decline by a rate of 2.5%/year. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/insect-declines-are-stark-warning-humanity#:~:text=Many%20people%20think%20of%20insects,without%20them%20we%20are%20doomed.
English Oak and Jays
English oaks and jays have a connection. Jays remove acorns and plant them around their territory. Scientists watch jays in the spring tear off the first set of leaves to
Starfish are Dying
Scientists believe the massive starfish die-off is attributed to warming ocean temperatures. https://www.npr.org/2019/01/30/690003678/massive-starfish-die-off-is-tied-to-global-warming#:~:text=Massive%20Starfish%20Die%2DOff%20Is%20Tied%20To%20Global%20Warming%20%3A%20NPR&text=Massive%20Starfish%20Die%2DOff%20Is%20Tied%20To%20Global%20Warming%20Sea,the%20disease%20even%20more%20deadly.
Nest of Rare Bird Found
A nest of a rare bird once thought extinct for 100 years has been found. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-and-elusive-australian-bird-once-thought-extinct-for-100-years-discovered-by-indigenous-rangers-and-scientists-180985143
Indoor Farming (Hydroponics)
The Wave of the Future https://www.facebook.com/nowthis/videos/1384836634939790
Coral has a Chance
A scientist accidentally discovers a method for growing coral faster. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=468088793700621
Earth’s Biodiversity is in Trouble
Twenty goals were established by the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Not a single nation accomplished all twenty goals. Most nations only achieved six of the biodiversity goals partially.