#COVID-19 compels new food safety norms in Asia

“#COVID-19 compels new food safety norms in Asia” A public market vendor in the city of Manila. New protocols need to be set up to ensure the safety of sellers and buyers in the time of COVID-19. Credit: Local Government of Manila/Public domain Food safety practices in Asia-Pacific countries got a boost from COVID-19 concerns…

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#Reduce food waste to save money

“#Reduce food waste to save money” Credit: University of Missouri With the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions in the food supply chain, it’s more important than ever to reduce food waste, says a University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist. “In 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimated that 30% to 40% of…

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#Using GIE to map deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

“#Using GIE to map deforestation in the Amazon rainforest” Credit: CC0 Public Domain As deforestation continues to rise in the Amazon rainforest, efforts are ongoing to identify ways to reverse the trend of tree loss in this valuable ecosystem. One example is land titling, land reform that grants private individuals and families formal property rights…

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#Half the Earth relatively intact from global human influence

“#Half the Earth relatively intact from global human influence” The Brooks Range stretches across northern Alaska. Boreal forests in North America are among the largest areas experiencing a relatively low human impact. Credit: Jason Riggio/UC Davis Roughly half of Earth’s ice-free land remains without significant human influence, according to a study from a team of…

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#New efficient ships won’t be enough to curb shipping sector’s environmental damage

“#New efficient ships won’t be enough to curb shipping sector’s environmental damage” Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New climate research has stated that urgent action on emissions from existing ships is the key to tackling shipping’s impact on climate change. The shipping sector ‘can’t wait’ for new, low-carbon ships to enter its fleet if it is…

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#Pretty in pink: India crater lake changes colour overnight

“#Pretty in pink: India crater lake changes colour overnight” India’s Lonar lake, which was formed 50,000 years ago after a meteorite hit Earth, has turned pink apparently, due to algae A crater lake in India’s western Maharashtra state has turned pink overnight, delighting nature enthusiasts and surprising experts who attributed it to changing salinity levels…

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