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by myshpa 3y ago
Very good movie. I'd also recommend Syntropic Agriculture, an agroforestry method pioneered by Ernst Gotsch. He personally reforested 500 hectares of degraded pastures and doesn't use any external resources such as pesticides and
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I appreciate your perspective. My focus on environmental topics is driven by my genuine interest and the belief that they're under-represented here. I've observed climate denial, and given the urgency of these issues, I felt the H
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> Ok, but still that pic lacks sources This seems like this could have the sources (cannot open it right now). https://github.com/owid/notebooks/tree/main/HannahRitchie/da...
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The Statistics of Biodiversity Loss [2020 WWF Report](earth.org)
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Hundreds of academics call for 100% plant-based meals at UK universities(theguardian.com)
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Yeah, I've seen the step, but decided to skip that to save time. Seems like I'll have to try that anyway. Thank you.
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https://phys.org/news/2023-06-nasa-phytoplankton-species-spa... Not all phytoplankton are beneficial for ecosystems. Some species can produce toxins that are dangerous for humans or other marine species. These harmful
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by myshpa 3y ago
When it comes to cooking, it's hard to imagine someone getting progressively worse, especially when they are the ones tasting their creations. If it doesn't taste right, they'll naturally adjust and improve. The feedback loop
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Maybe you'll find some ideas here? https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-...
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:))
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The seas are not greener because we have more phytoplankton. Also, there are many species of phytoplankton, some even harmful, so it may mean changes in their biodiversity. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/phy
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by myshpa 3y ago
What helped me when learning to cook vegan was focusing on the basics. I studied a few recipes (such as Indian curry) and identified the fundamental ingredients (onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, spices, and protein), creating a list of non
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Cooking makes us better cooks. Edit: I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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Planting hedgerows and wildflower strips within or around orchards can provide habitats for predators of apple maggots, such as ladybugs and parasitic wasps. These predators help control the pest population. This involves providing suitable
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Being wildlife-friendly entails significant societal changes. In agriculture, it means reducing animal agriculture, expanding forests, and adopting plant-based diets. Nut orchards replacing dairy farms. Regenerative practices like syntropic
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> how did you get 80% and 18% numbers from that link? https://ourworldindata.org/uploads/2020/01/Global-land-use-g... from https://ourworldindata.org/land-use > also, calories is not th
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Heat records topple across sweltering Asia(phys.org)
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Innovation, science, technology, and human progress can coexist harmoniously with nature, and advocating for its preservation is not an impediment, but rather a catalyst for a sustainable future. The most violent element in society is ignor
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Ah, that was truly a riveting exchange of ideas. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000632071... Scientists' warning to humanity on insect extinctions https://www.floridamuseum
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> They taste great Sure, if you're ok with ignoring everything else. > have a wealth of nutrients But nothing that we couldn't get from plants. > and they can improve the ground they are on at the same time They can. But
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Just 1% of revenue for being insufficiently wildlife friendly? That's laughable. https://xkcd.com/1338/ https://www.reuters.com/graphics/GLOBAL-ENVIRONMENT/INSECT-A... https:/&#x2F
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> massive percentage of the land that cannot grow much other than grasses and shrubs. Animals can convert that to calories we can consume 80% of all agricultural land for 18% of calories. It's an area the size of both Americas. htt
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by myshpa 3y ago
Pesticides are cool. You're talking about bioaccumulation. Carnivorous species have a disadvantage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioaccumulation https://www.poisoningchildren.com/blog/2014&#x
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Negative encounters with vegan meals in regular restaurants or with inexperienced cooks can shape attitudes toward the term "vegan." Unappetizing taste experiences may lead to associations with blandness, while poorly balanced nut
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Low-latitude oceans have become greener in the past 20 years: study(phys.org)
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Have you seen The Biggest Little Farm? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8969332/ Maybe biodiversity is the solution.
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We can't survive without biodiversity. All previous mass extinctions took approximately 1.8 million years. We might be able to manage the current one in 100 years. There's nothing natural about this extinction, and there isn'
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When kids feel the magic of nature, they will want to protect it(ehn.org)
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What Will Earth Look Like When These 6 Tipping Points Hit? [video](youtube.com)
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Pesticide safety limit for salmon farms watered down after industry lobbying(theferret.scot)
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