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Hong Kong bans ivory sales

Hong Kong has voted to ban the trade of ivory in a landmark decision after years of campaigning. Politicians voted in favour of amending an existing law to outlaw sales of ivory in the Chinese territory by 2021. The proposal … Continue reading

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Mitochondrial Diabetes

Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) associate with various disease states. A few mtDNA mutations strongly associate with diabetes, with the most common mutation being the A3243G mutation in the mitochondrial DNA-encoded tRNA( Leu , UUR ) gene. ((snip)) The molecular … Continue reading

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‘Rainbow’ dinosaur that had shiny, colourful feathers like a hummingbird discovered

Biology is soooo cool. I still want a painting of a “Bird-of-Paradise” feathered Triceratops — dancing. ☺ A duck-sized dinosaur found in China had a head and chest covered in shiny feathers similar to those seen on hummingbirds. The creature has … Continue reading

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Permaculture is compassion too.

The Rev. Bill Freeman “snip> Perhaps you think about other homeless people during this holiday season, the homeless people we see in and around Menifee. Some cities, including Menifee, said they have a solution for homelessness. It’s called “Responsible Compassion.” … Continue reading

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Big Oil targets Long Beach wetlands, Indigenous-led struggle fights back – Liberation News

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neurotoxic insecticides that disrupt acetylcholine transmission could have effects on cognitive and motor functions

You think??http://www.care2.com/causes/neonicotinoids-may-harm-migratory-songbirds-too.html The researchers note: The specific under-lying neuronal mechanisms of long-distance migration are largely unknown but it is possible that neurotoxic insecticides that disrupt acetylcholine transmission could have effects on cognitive and motor functions that play important roles in … Continue reading

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Chemical pesticides in our national parks

I saw a recent post on Facebook where the poster cried that “they” continue to spray despite the safety concerns, and I responded: The problem with pesticides in America is there is no one who is not exposed. There is … Continue reading

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The Unlisted Ingredient in Your Honey: The Impact of Pesticides in Bees and Humans – Unsafe Foods

By: Heather Williams The study analyzed 198 honey samples from different hives across the world. A staggering 75% of all samples tested contained at least one of the five compounds of interest. Acetamiprid, clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiacloprid, and thiamethoxam. Almost half … Continue reading

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700,775 square miles

Answer: The area that was planted with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) world wide in 2014. You’re not going to stop the planting, production, and development of GMOs. There is just too much money involved already. The horse is already out … Continue reading

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Ballona Institute: Environmental Leaders Blast State Plans for Los Angeles Coast’s Ballona Wetlands

Source: Ballona Institute: Environmental Leaders Blast State Plans for Los Angeles Coast’s Ballona Wetlands My opinon: The government’s long-term goal for this land is to monetize it in any way possible. Spread the Good News Below: Permaculture!    

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