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Long before chubby #MooDeng đŠđ the baby pygmy #hippo chonk became an #socialmedia sensation, #Liberia's #forests were being pulped for #palmoil #cocoa and #tobacco #agriculture đĄ Help her and 1000s of others to survive! Be #Vegan and #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/15/pygmy-hippopotamus-choeropsis-liberiensis/
Pygmy Hippopotamus Choeropsis liberiensis
Long before chubby #MooDeng đŠđ the baby pygmy hippo chonk became an #socialmedia sensation, the forest habitat of the beautiful pygmy #Hippo đŠof #Guinea #Liberia đ±đ· #Africa was being razed for palmâŠPalm Oil Detectives
Spectacled Bears are the original peace-loving Paddington Bear in #Venezuela #Colombia #Peru #Ecuador. Threatened by #agriculture #mining and hunting - fight for them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2022/10/23/spectacled-bear-tremarctos-ornatus/
Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus
Spectacled bears are known as the âpeaceful and gentle bearâ. They are the only bear living in the tropics of South America. Like many other animals in tropical ecosystems they are endaâŠPalm Oil Detectives
Want food security? Eat less meat, major report says.
Europeâs top farming university is calling for smaller livestock herds and a shift toward plant-based diets.Alessandro Ford (POLITICO)
Long before chubby #MooDeng đŠđ the baby pygmy #hippo chonk became an #socialmedia sensation, #Liberia's #forests were being pulped for #palmoil #cocoa and #tobacco #agriculture đĄ Help her and 1000s of others to survive! Be #Vegan and #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/15/pygmy-hippopotamus-choeropsis-liberiensis/
Pygmy Hippopotamus Choeropsis liberiensis
Pygmy Hippopotamus Choeropsis liberiensis Endangered Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast. Nigeria (Extinct) The Pygmy Hippopotamus is rarely seen because of its secretive, nocturnal habits aâŠPalm Oil Detectives
Trees worldwide face extinction threat, surpassing endangered animal species
More than a third of the worldâs tree species are now at risk of extinction, with impacts rippling across ecosystems that depend on them for habitat, food and carbon absorption. Helen Briggs reports for BBC.EHN Curators (EHN)
Andean Mountain Cat Leopardus jacobita
Known affectionately as âhuana titiâ or âthe cat from dry placesâ by locals, the Andean mountain cat captivates with their mystery and elegance. This cat boasts an exceptional sense of hearing, attâŠPalm Oil Detectives
The ultra fluffy and elusive Andean Mountain #Cat đ± hunts by the light of the full moon đđ They're #endangered from multiple threats including #agriculture and #mining. Fight for them every time you shop #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/09/29/andean-mountain-cat-leopardus-jacobita/
Andean Mountain Cat Leopardus jacobita
Known affectionately as âhuana titiâ or âthe cat from dry placesâ by locals, the Andean mountain cat captivates with their mystery and elegance. This cat boasts an exceptional sense of hearing, attâŠPalm Oil Detectives
A new pandemic could ride in on animals we eat, researchers warn
Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway for a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing a wave of deadly superbugs.ScienceDaily
Turns out ecologists and entomologists around the world have been warning about declining insect numbers for years. The culprits are climate change, habitat loss, light pollution, intensive farming, pesticide and fertiliser use. But itâs a struggle to get people to act.
Itâs not just about bees and butterflies, the poster children of the pollinator world. Other, less photogenic pollinators such as hoverflies, moths, wasps, soldier beetles and earwigs are also showing declines. Several of these species donât just pollinate. They also eat the pest insects that ruin crops.
Already, in the apple and pear orchards of south-west China, depleted populations of pollinators have forced farmers to hand-pollinate their trees, carrying pots of pollen and paintbrushes with which to individually pollinate every flower. If it sounds labour-intensive and time-consuming, thatâs because it is.
#green #ukpolitics #uspol #ukpol #climate #environment #insects #agriculture #farming
https://archive.ph/tvnld#selection-1659.0-1668.2
Analysis of food system drivers of deforestation highlights foreign direct investments and urbanization as threats to tropical forests - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Analysis of food system drivers of deforestation highlights foreign direct investments and urbanization as threats to tropical forestsNature
Indonesian palm oil, Brazilian beef top contributors to U.S. deforestation exposure https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/indonesian-palm-oil-brazilian-beef-top-contributors-to-u-s-deforestation-exposure/
In Brazil, 76% of deforestation in three Amazonian states occurred in a planned agricultural development zone https://phys.org/news/2024-05-brazil-deforestation-amazonian-states-agricultural.html
#Indonesia #Brazil #environment #forest #deforestation #PalmOil #AnimalRights #agriculture #AnimalAgriculture #meat #beef
In Brazil, 76% of deforestation in three Amazonian states occurred in a planned agricultural development zone
The Brazilian government is discussing the creation of an "agricultural development zone" at the confluence of three states in the Amazon regionâAmazonas, Acre, and RondĂŽnia (hence the proposed acronym AMACRO).Luciana Constantino (Phys.org)
Marsh Deer Blastocerus dichotomus
The Marsh deer are South Americaâs largest deer species, uniquely adapted to wetland life with their web-like hooves and preference for aquatic plants. They are prey animals for jaguars and pâŠPalm Oil Detectives
Marsh Deer live most of their lives in #wetlands of #Argentina #Peru #Bolivia #Brazil #Paraguay eating wetland plants. They are #vulnerable from #palmoil #agriculture and #mining. Fight for them and #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/05/19/marsh-deer-blastocerus-dichotomus/
Marsh Deer Blastocerus dichotomus
The Marsh deer are South Americaâs largest deer species, uniquely adapted to wetland life with their web-like hooves and preference for aquatic plants. They are prey animals for jaguars and pâŠPalm Oil Detectives
Food Without Agriculture
In a 2023 article published in Nature Sustainability, researchers write that food production can be more sustainable by focusing less on traditional agriculture and more on alternative methods, likâŠPalm Oil Detectives
#TragedyOfEnclosure #CattleWreckedLandscape: The Atlantic Forest, located along Brazilâs southern coast, has been in dire straits for decades, with expanding cities and #agriculture leaving only a small fraction of the #forest standing today. But the situation might be even worse than previously thought.
Several thousand tree species in the forest are threatened with extinction, a new study has found. Over 80% of endemic tree species are at risk of going extinct â and thatâs a conservative estimate, the researchers said.
#StopDeterioratingCarbonSinks #deforestationfootprint #ViolentRanchers #BigAgro #StopInstallingKleptocratsForResourcesPredation
Thousands of tree species at risk of extinction in Atlantic Forest: study
The Atlantic Forest, located along Brazilâs southern coast, has been in dire straits for decades, with expanding cities and agriculture leaving only a small fraction of the forest standing today.alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
A new hope for algae biofuel (microalgae, that is)
#algae #biofuels #biofuel #microalgae #fuels #energy #decarbonization #carboncapture #carbonemissions #aquaculture #agriculture #biobased #bioeconomy #bioenergy #renewableenergy #renewable #sdg7 #sustainableenergy #energytransition #science #research
https://cleantechnica.com/2023/12/19/algae-biofuel-haunts-fossil-fuel-stakeholders/
Algae Biofuel Rises From Grave To Haunt Fossil Fuel Stakeholders
After ExxonMobil walks away, algae biofuel gets another shot at success and the US Department of Energy is here for it.Tina Casey (CleanTechnica)
#BoycottPalmOil #SiblingBeings #IndigenousBiodiversity #WebOfLife #DeterioratingCarbonSinks
https://themeghalayan.com/in-the-shadows-of-extinction-orangutans/
In the Shadows of Extinction: Orangutans
Our distant cousin, the orangutan, has been listed as âCritically Endangeredâ in the IUCN list. On International Orangutan Day, celebrated on August 19 every year, Assaf Levy explores their ecological significance and the dangers that threaten their âŠThe Meghalayan Bureau (The Meghalayan)
Ag Dept employees received an unwelcome surprise in a new dress code issued last week that seems aimed at oppressing #transgender and #nonbinary workers, reports Digital Editor Kit @oconnell based on a document leaked to us:
https://www.texasobserver.org/sid-miller-department-agriculture-dress-code-transgender/
#transphobia #LGBTQIA+ #news #politics #USpol #trans #HumanRights #GregAbbott #Republicans
![Screenshot of âTexas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,â with Commissioner Sid Millerâs name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: âAll employeeâs appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.â The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change wonât be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.](https://keybored.me/photo/preview/640/1049766 "Screenshot of âTexas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,â with Commissioner Sid Millerâs name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: âAll employeeâs appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.â The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change wonât be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.")
Ag Commissioner Sid Millerâs New Transphobic Dress Code
An April 13 memo from the Department of Agriculture welcomes âWestern wearâ but requires employees to dress according to âbiological gender.âKit O'Connell (The Texas Observer)
Neither article is my area of expertise, per se, but I made substantial contributions to both and learned a lot.
It's a great reminder that #science is a team sport. It's better and more productive to work together!
#Agriculture #Agroecology #SciWrit #Academia #Research
