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Deforestation in #Colombia falls to lowest level in 23 years theguardian.com/world/article/…
"The amount of #forest loss fell from 1,235 sq km in 2022 to 792 sq km in 2023 – a 36% decrease... Most of the environmental gains were in the #Amazon #rainforest, where the Colombian government is focusing much of its conservation efforts... Runaway #deforestation has been reined in and reversed under Gustavo Petro’s government, the first leftist administration in Colombia’s history."
Deforestation in Colombia falls to lowest level in 23 years
Government reports 36% decrease, with most gains in Amazon forest where conservation efforts are focusedLuke Taylor (The Guardian)
Amazon deforestation threatens one of Brazil’s key pollinators, study shows
With their metallic-blue-and-green bodies and iridescent wings, orchid bees aren’t just charismatic bugs.alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
Colombian Amazon deforestation surges as armed groups tighten grip
Country had previously turned the tide on deforestation but armed rebels have revoked banLuke Taylor (The Guardian)
Deforestation harms biodiversity of the Amazon's perfume-loving orchid bees
A survey of orchid bees in the Brazilian Amazon, carried out in the 1990s, is shedding new light the impact of deforestation on the scent-collecting pollinators, which some view as bellwethers of biodiversity in the neotropics.ScienceDaily
Amazon Turkers Who Train AI Say They’re Locked Out of Their Work and Money
“Our labor is what makes AI work, and it could not function without us. We are the data that makes the machine work.”
Report shows Peru failed to stop Amazon deforestation for palm oil and cacao
Several palm oil and cacao companies operating in the Peruvian Amazon have systematically contributed to clearing at least 13,000 hectares (32,000 acres) between 2012 and 2021 in the country’s most forest-rich regions of Loreto and Ucayali, shows a n…alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
Oil palm in the Pan Amazon
Oil palm is highly suited to cultivation in the ecological and climatic conditions of the tropics and its cultivation in South America has expanded steadily over the last three decades.mayra (Conservation news)
Amazon River Dolphin Inia geoffrensis
The Amazon River dolphins, also known as the Boto Dolphins or Amazon Pink River Dolphins are playful, curious and intelligent mammals, the largest river dolphin species in the world. Known for thei…Palm Oil Detectives
Brown Howler Monkey Alouatta guariba
Despite their namesake, Brown Howlers come in a variety of colours from buff to reddish orange and brown-black. They are well known for their expressive and loud howling which can be heard from up …Palm Oil Detectives
Amazon Games support is coming soon to Heroic Games Launcher
The Heroic Games Launcher currently supports GOG, Epic Games and manual side-loading but Amazon Games support is also being worked on.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Dwindling tropical rainforests mean lost medicines yet to be discovered in their plants
About 80% of the world population relies on compounds derived from plants for medicines to treat various ailments, such as malaria and cancer, and to suppress pain. Our future medicines are likely …Palm Oil Detectives
Amazon Luna cloud gaming launches in Canada, Germany and the UK
Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming service has finally expanded into more territories. They're also no longer blocking Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
lashawnmarston.com/post/hungry…Read more about the land trust here: wqclt.org/current-projects
Hungry For Justice: A Hunger Strike & Sleep-In
For the duration of 2 weeks, from Tuesday, February 28th until Tuesday March 14th (my 39th bday), I'll be conducting a hunger strike and subsequent sleep-in.Lashawn Marston
Inflation’s biting everyone in the butt lately and I wanted to do something about it. So I grabbed 3 of my fave fantasy stories, chopped the price, and released ’em in this collection I’m calling WOMEN OF WONDER. You save 70% over buying each story separate!
Check out that shiny shiny book cover (made with #Inkscape)!
More info at my site:
PixelvaniaPublishing.com/book/…
Boosts appreciated!
#MastoArt #CreativeToots #ebook #ebooks #bundle #reading #writing #Amazon #Kobo #fantasy #women #goats
Women of Wonder
3 FANTASY TALES, 3 LIVELY LEADING LADIES! Looking for magic-wielding women with brave hearts, amazing abilities, and a sense of humor? You’ve come to the right place. Danielle Williams, fanta…Pixelvania Publishing
is there an inventory online somewhere? I’d love to find a synopsis on each.
I’m also curious about who was writing about what and when, and who kept these books for so long. This is a fascinating glimpse into the past. If only books could talk!
(Coming soon to) #Amazon #Books #Literature
#Microsoft joins #Google, #Amazon, others in canceling in-person presence at #CES
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Microsoft joins Google, Amazon, others in canceling in-person presence at CES
Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said on Friday it will not participate in person at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, joining a list of companies opting not to have a physical presence at next month's event on concerns over the rapid spr…Reuters
