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Replanting logged forests with diverse mixtures of seedlings accelerates restoration, says study

Envirotec Magazine

Up to now, however, it has been unclear whether this is best achieved through allowing forests to restore themselves naturally (using dormant seeds in the soil) or through active replanting. The first trees were planted in 2002, with nearly 100,000 planted in total over the following years.

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20-year research project reveals “devastating loss of British & Irish flora“

Envirotec Magazine

We also need to ensure that our land, water and soil are managed more sustainably so that plants, and the species which rely upon them for food and shelter, can thrive. The Government’s new farm environment schemes must do what was originally promised and reverse the decline of nature in our agricultural landscape.

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You are invited to 'New Climate Conversations: where we go from here' with E8 and Climate Solutions

E8 Cleantech Angels

Soil is our largest potential tool in our fight against climate change," she has said, and she also sees wine culture as a powerful way to engage and educate. Maren Costa joined Amazon in 2002 as a designer for the retail website. She created Amazon’s first User Centered Design Process, still in use today.

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You are invited to 'New Climate Conversations: where we go from here' with E8 and Climate Solutions

E8 Cleantech Angels

Soil is our largest potential tool in our fight against climate change," she has said, and she also sees wine culture as a powerful way to engage and educate. Maren Costa joined Amazon in 2002 as a designer for the retail website. She created Amazon’s first User Centered Design Process, still in use today.

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'Heartbreaking': Plant Atlas project finds non-native species outnumber native flora

Business Green

Described as the most in-depth survey of the British and Irish flora ever undertaken, Plant Atlas 2020 builds on two previous BSBI surveys undertaken in the 20th century - the first in 1962, based on data collected from 1950 to 1960, and the second in 2002, based on data collected from 1987 to 1999.

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UN hails end of leaded petrol as 'huge milestone for global health and our environment'

Business Green

Over the past century, the toxic additive has contaminated air, dust, soil, drinking water, and food crops, with hugely damaging impacts on human health, including heart disease, strokes and cancer, in addition to affecting the development of the human brain, especially in children.

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A Poisoned Chalice: Curious case of glamour and deterioration of Punjab post Green Revolution

The Environmental Blog

Soon Punjab started facing a new gamut of problems like deteriorating soil health, pest-infested crops and over exploitation of ground water resulting in disastrous consequences. 1] Vijay Jarhdhari , ”Barahnaja: Traditional Biodiverse Crop System in Uttarakhand”, Pg.114. The aftermath has revealed it fangs in ways never seen before.