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Research: A multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA TL: there is much to consider here...of great importance, chocolate is hardly the only part of a child's (or adult's) diet...one has to look at the overall and regular food intake..as well as other sources like LBP conditions in the home... to determine real risk than from the chocolate alone. Frontiers | A multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA (frontiersin.org)

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ACT's Executive Director, Dr. Alison Shaw, has just authored this Policy Options article, highlighting the importance of nature-based solutions for multi-solving some of the most pressing issues affecting our communities today. The article showcases key concepts of ACT's Natural Solutions Initiative, calling for a change in narrative towards more cohesive and systemic planning and implementation of nature-based solutions that prioritizes watershed health and resilience, and connects nature-based solutions at all scales to broader ecological processes and the ecosystem services they provide. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gjvv62Hd.

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What’s better than learning about monarch conservation from field experts? How about twelve opportunities to learn about monarch conservation from field experts? Monarch Joint Venture is hosting monthly webinars throughout 2024 to educate attendees on pollinators, habitats, migration, the threats and challenges facing pollinators today, and how to take action. Register for an upcoming event or watch a past webinar: https://lnkd.in/gVEThKx3 #EnvironmentalEducation #Pollinators #ConservationEducation

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SCIPP researchers recently published an article containing a review of current climate adaptation research. The paper discusses best practices for climate adaptation planning and potential avenues for future research. Learn more about the study (and access the paper) by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/3WuShfF

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Join USGCRP and National Nature Assessment (NNA1) authors on Oct. 30 as we discuss nature and its impact on the economy and future projections of drivers of change of nature in the U.S. Input from you and your networks is vital to creating an assessment that is valued by and accessible to the widest possible audience. We hope you can take part in the public comment process and share these opportunities widely. View the schedule and register today: https://lnkd.in/ezG-ThvJ The NNA1 will take stock of U.S. lands, waters, and wildlife, in addition to outlining the benefits they provide to our economy, health, climate, environmental justice, and national security. The assessment will also look ahead at how nature might change in the future, and what those changes may mean for our economy and our lives. Learn more about the NNA1: https://lnkd.in/ezG-ThvJ

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🐅 Crafting a compelling grant application is key to securing funding for your conservation projects...but how do you create impactful content that captures donors' attention and showcases the value of your work? Read the article here: https://buff.ly/3AaVeu9 #GrantWriting #Conservation #WildlifeProtection

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This new research by the NOAA Global Systems Laboratory and the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences to develop an experimental pollen forecast is nothing to sneeze at. https://lnkd.in/e4uMW8tz

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An excellent blog about #citizenscience and #environmentalpolicy! “By integrating citizen science with traditional methods, environmental review processes can become more comprehensive, transparent and defensible." #SciComm #DialogicModel https://lnkd.in/etgsGjNZ

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Managing #invasiveplants can also have implications for #publichealth, too. Students at Vermont State University investigate how #weeds are related to #tick populations. https://lnkd.in/esYUu-58 #WSSA #weedscience #ticks #lymedisease #babseiosis #tickbornedisease #disease

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🌊 Save the Date: Marine Biodiversity TechSurge Conference 🌊 Join NOAA’s Chief Scientist for the upcoming Marine Biodiversity TechSurge Conference, an essential gathering for the global community of technology innovators, industry, Blue investors, policy makers, and scientists! 📅 Date: October 1 & 2nd, 2024 📍 Location: Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland Framed in a global context and building off the momentum of the United States National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy, this conference will focus on technologies to address the challenge of biodiversity loss, and the market drivers to aggregate supply. Join us for insightful panels followed by leading edge presentations on valuing Biodiversity, Culture, Conservation, Markets and the Blue Economy. 🔹 Key Highlights: • In-depth sessions on the latest marine biodiversity technologies • Networking opportunities with leading experts in ocean science • Interactive panel discussions • Technology Cafe Stay tuned for more details, registration information, the Call for Abstracts, technology showcase, and sponsorship opportunities. 🌊🌍 #MarineBiodiversity #TechSurge2024 #OceanConservation #Biodiversity #MarineScience #TechInnovation #SaveTheDate #OceanMonthNOAA Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)

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Interested in environmental DNA (#eDNA) analysis? Dive into our #PromegaNotes article comparing two kits' efficiency in quantifying eDNA from Hudson River water samples. Discover key insights and best practices for biodiversity monitoring, invasive species detection and water quality evaluation. https://bit.ly/3Mb0j8T

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The call for presentations for the 2025 Invasive Species Forum is open! Topics include horizon scanning, community science, innovative tools, policy intersections, economic impacts, and more. Learn more and submit your presentation description: https://bit.ly/2WBjlvi

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There are so many benefits to Nature Based Solutions... Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity and so much more. Let's talk. Benefits of Nature-Based Solutions There are numerous positive impacts NBS can have on the environment, communities and our global society. For example, doing a restorative carbon sequestration project on a drained peatland would provide a natural carbon sink to take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Doing so would also improve biodiversity in the area, and allow native plant species to re-establish. Restoring a peatland/wetland could also provide the community with recreational opportunities, improving health. Overall, this would create a healthier ecosystem for the plants, animals, and the surrounding community. On this note, Nature-based solutions also can create new economic opportunities. Restoring a peatland or a forest is no simple task and many jobs can be created out of these projects. Allowing for a boost to the local economies that restorative projects are based out of. Nature-Based Solutions Moving Forward Due to the numerous positive benefits of NBS and their cost-effective and sustainable approach to environmental issues, they are becoming increasingly popular as a viable alternative to traditional engineering solutions. Minnesota contain

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#article | Farmers in mostly rural western Massachusetts know the cost of extreme weather. The past year has pitted them against a deep freeze in February, late frost in May, and torrential rainfall and flooding in July and again in September. Although climate change is a global threat, for these farmers, the effects hit hardest close to home. Nearly 26,000 Massachusetts residents rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, and with 94 percent of the state’s farms being small or family-owned operations, the impact of these events has been environmentally, socially, and economically disruptive. While larger coastal cities such as Boston have been proactive in their climate action, many Massachusetts farming communities like Conway often lack the staff or resources to keep pace. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) works to bridge this gap. Sunny Fleming | Esri #geospatial #climatechange #Massachusetts #farmers #climateaction #sustainability https://lnkd.in/gskHTtVx

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By restoring ecosystem health, carbon farming contributes to a more resilient future for people and planet. 🌱🌏 Fibershed advocates for and envisions place-based adoption of carbon farming practices that restore ecosystem health bioregionally. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3Xz5Cpa #CarbonFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateBeneficial #SoilHealth

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The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) has released the third edition of the nation's climate literacy guide, "Climate Literacy: Essential Principles for Understanding and Addressing Climate Change." The guide presents information that is important for individuals and communities to know and understand about Earth's climate, the impacts of climate change and solutions. A team of federal scientists, communicators, educators and program leaders worked collaboratively to update the guide. According to the guide, a climate-literate person: - Understands the essential principles of Earth's climate system and the options to address human-caused climate change. (These principles and options are summarized in the guide). - Recognizes credible information about climate change & knows where to find it. - Communicates about climate change in accurate and effective ways. - Is able to make informed decisions related to climate change. The full guide is available at: https://lnkd.in/eJqWaZyX. #climateadaptation #climateaction #resilience #climateliteracy #AdaptationLeader

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Biodiversity is KEY. Landraces and heirloom strains are the reservoir for that biodiversity - which is why they need to be protected. This was inspired by several concerning, misinformed comments from industry professionals on a recent post by Codi Peterson and Jeremy Klettke about the importance of landrace and heirlooms. Including the one attached here from a cannabis genetics consultant (whose intentions were good and I don't want to throw under the bus). Please allow me to educate on 2 points: 1) No one wants to PRODUCE landraces because they wouldn't hit KPIs, but everyone wants TRAITS found in landraces that don't exist anymore in the bottlenecked hype strain market. Examples: disease resistance and drought tolerance. Because breeding was driven indoors by the war on drugs, traits like these were no longer selected for and subsequently lost. This is the reason that indoor strains are largely pampered princesses - because they have to be pampered to thrive. This is also the reason that cannabis cultivation is 1000X+ the carbon footprint of comparable crops. Developing solutions to this problem is why I started S3 Genetics 2) When these landraces and heirlooms are gone, these traits are gone. Forever. Because landraces and heirlooms are the biodiversity reservoir, this is where we will find desperately needed agronomic traits to address the cannabis sustainability crisis. Unfortunately, these strains have and continue to be killed off by global governments. When they are gone, they are gone. They are not in your seed collection, sourced from seed banks - despite what they marketed. The recent pan genome study by Ryan Lynch included a strain from an isolated Tibetan valley. It was so genetically distinct from everything else that it formed its own genetic group. THESE are the landraces and heirlooms that need to be protected. The only other way to get agronomic traits necessary to keep the industry thriving - to bring cannabis back outside where it belongs - is through bioengineering like gene editing. However, many in this industry seem categorically against this approach. Thoughts on any of this? Because the status quo of current genetics, grown indoors, consuming tons of resources for lighting and HVAC, eating into already thin margins can't and won't last long. #BetterCannabisThroughScience

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