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BIOL 4095- Applied Plant Ecology

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Lake Superior is freezing over for less time than it used to. It’s warming the fastest of all of the Great Lakes, and the consequences are already troubling.
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We have a collective responsibility to ensure all people in Canada have equitable access to clean freshwater.
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Prevention of over-consumption of natural resources needs to happen as soon as possible.

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The Amazon has lost an area the size of Chicago so far in 2022, with record deforestation in February and destruction up 3x from last year.

Studies show the rainforest is losing the ability to recover from destruction and climate shocks, and is now on track to become savanna.

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Less developed countries where illegal harvest in easier and corrupt government do not enforce sustainability practices.These companies need to follow sustainability and habitat protection practices

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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest hit record levels for the month of February, preliminary government data showed on Friday, as a scientific study indicated the jungle is nearing a tipping point after which it could no longer sustain itself. https://t.co/5i5iIXii3G

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Ontario cancels program that aimed to plant 50 million trees | CBC News https://t.co/UXyvVLTVAU
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A breathing planet, off balance – Climate https://t.co/ZqKAYm7z2o people burn fossil fuels and clear forests, only half of the carbon dioxide released stays in the atmosphere. Earth's vegetation ecosystems and oceans remove the other half. https://t.co/poJ1IUARz3
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What Is Biodiversity? https://t.co/ET4BoOCzI7
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However, biofuels also suffer from some drawbacks too. Because biofuels require organic matter for production, they compete with food for the water required for growth. #Biol4095
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Mining can have a variety of indirect affects on biodiversity too! The presence of mining infrastructure may attract human populations, which can increase the severity of existing biodiversity problems or introduce new ones.#Biol4095
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Agriculture is responsible for 10 percent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. The government earmarked $270 million in its April 19 federal budget to support agriculture and climate-smart solutions, including regenerative farming.
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Red pandas have shot to viral fame for their adorable looks, but there’s a lot more to these elusive animals than their kitten-like faces and striking reddish-brown coats https://t.co/SJlcllWdyO

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The prairie crocus relies on natural pollination by wind and bees in the wild but is often planted in Canadian gardens for its beauty and resilience through the seasons.

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The prairie crocus is a great indicator that warmer weather is here to stay in the prairie provinces! https://t.co/c70meX2nGn #SignsOfSpring

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Over the course of 12 years, 15 feet washed ashore in the area around Vancouver Island, prompting talk of serial killers, or aliens.

But the truth is even more unexpected. https://t.co/jJFeFNgMWe

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Often overlooked, the Spiro Mounds in the Midwestern U.S. are among the greatest sources of Mississippian Native American artifacts ever discovered https://t.co/26hiQtW2gd

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These flat-topped peaks emerge from the rainforest-like islands poking out of a foggy ocean.

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Called tepuis, these flat-topped peaks emerge from the rainforest like islands poking out of a foggy ocean—each one fostering unique lifeforms potentially found nowhere else https://t.co/pWF2EJ0S1C

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Foraging is a cultural tradition in this region but plucking salty-sweet gooseneck barnacles risks their disappearance.

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Gooseneck barnacles are a prized delicacy with a unique salty-sweet flavor—but over-harvested sections of these fragile crustaceans rarely regrow, potentially shrinking the population of a natural treasure https://t.co/F3rhNBfHaV

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Masha’s story puts a spotlight not only on the non-human victims of Russia’s brutal war but also on the caretakers in Ukraine who are risking their lives to save animals https://t.co/fSTqjo8Kro

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From vibrant tulips to delicate cherry blossoms to surprisingly hardy orchids, flowering plants cover the planet. It’s easy to be swept away by their eye-catching colors, but these buds are so much more than meets the eye.

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From the gardens of Iceland to the mountains of Nepal, here are 10 places to celebrate abundance—and beauty—in the natural world https://t.co/6eGR4sPD48

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Invasive species’ impacts and damages to ecosystem services are greater than we think. Investment in the prevention of species invasions may sustain ecosystem services.
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Reducing tropical deforestation to nearly zero is necessary for biodiversity conservation and the provision of ecosystems services but it is not sufficient to avert the risk of global climate change.
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