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Animal populations experience average decline of almost 70% since 1970, report reveals
October 13, 2022/
Huge scale of human-driven loss of species demands urgent action, say world’s leading scientists
“From the open ocean to tropical rainforests, the abundance of birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles is in freefall, declining on average by more than two-thirds between 1970 and 2018, according to the WWF and Zoological Society of London’s (ZSL) biennial Living Planet Report. Two years ago, the figure stood at 68%, four years ago, it was at 60%.”
Many Montanans can see this with their own eyes. Frequently when traveling, windshields are cleaner due to a reduction in insects over the last 30 years.
Absolutely devastating to our planet, species, and biodiversity.
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(Many thanks to Kemble F. for sharing)
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Weed-killing plant-based foam shown to be as effective as herbicides
It’s no secret that herbicides can be harmful to the environment, plus they’re costly, and weeds may develop a resistance to them. New research now suggests that farmers could get the same weed-killing results from a hot biodegradable foam.
