Category: Climate change
Michigan Agriculture officials say they are taking “decisive action” against the New World Screwworm
It’s not actually a worm. It’s parasitic fly. The fly’s larvae burrow into and feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The current infestation has been detected in cattle, goats and sheep in Texas and New Mexico.
Is Being Transparent The Best Approach To Fighting Food Disinformation?
Clinton Monchuk, executive director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan, is trying to persuade Canadian farmers to share more information about their growing practices in order to dispel misinformation that is circulating on social media. Monchuk states, “It’s just telling the truth and being transparent about what we do so … [continued]
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Economic Growth No Longer Guarantees Fuel Growth
For most of the 20th century, a simple assumption worked well enough for energy forecasting: when economies grew, fuel demand grew with them. More people, more housing, more vehicles, more factories, more roads, more ports, more airports, more concrete, more steel, more coal, oil, and gas. The relationship was not … [continued]
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How farmers and residents can prevent harmful algal blooms in Michigan
Harmful algal blooms make water unsafe to drink and swim in. Here’s how farmers and residents can help preserve Michigan’s water.
FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat
More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here’s how to protect yourself from heat illness.