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Extreme weather conditions in Pakistan due to climate change

The Environmental Blog

Millions of hectares of the country’s land experience an annual rainfall of less than 30 mm, and some hectares of land which is suitable for agriculture are subjected to wind and water erosion, waterlogging, loss of organic matter and salinity. Climate Change and Glacial Melting. Fewer Tress = More Floods.

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How can farmers contribute to saving the earth?

The Environmental Blog

The biggest problem that the world is facing these days is climate change. Many climate activists are working day and night to educate people regarding climate change and what effects it can have on human life. The change you want to see in the world starts with you, so why not move towards cleaner earth now?

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Introducing Planetary Variables: Soil Water Content, Land Surface Temperature, and Vegetation Biomass

Planet Pulse

Much of the work we have done to produce these feeds draws on the use of passive microwave sensors, which provide unique insight in measuring water content in soils and vegetation. We developed relationships with customers like the Dutch Water Authorities , who use Soil Water Content data to keep track of flooding threats.

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The State of Sustainable Agriculture

The Environmental Blog

Sustainable agriculture includes a variety of practices, such as using more environmentally friendly fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, and reducing soil erosion. But in recent years, there has been a renewed interest in sustainable agriculture as the world confronts the challenges of climate change and dwindling resources.

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How using space tech helps humanity move toward a sustainable future today

The Environmental Blog

On October 4, EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, and Greenpeace Global Mapping Hub organized a webinar on applications of satellite remote sensing and imagery analytics in farming, environmental monitoring, and social and environmental initiatives.

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

Understanding Modern Poultry Farming According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , the global production of poultry meat has dramatically increased from 9 to 133 million tonnes from 1961 to 2020 to cater to the rising demand. Mitigation of soil degradation. Similarly, egg production has risen from 15 to 93 million tonnes.

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Meet the startup producing oil to fight climate change

Grist

To prevent the most devastating effects of climate change, it’s essential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out fossil fuel use. The term refers to actively pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and storing it in soils, plants, rocks, and within the Earth’s crust. That’s where carbon removal comes in.