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Global warming is threatening the iconic Georgia peach

AGreenLiving

Researchers are in a race against time to salvage Georgia peaches as global warming worsens. Since then, the fruit has thrived in the state, thanks to its favorable climate and soil profile. For now, Georgia’s agriculture sector remains busy, given its favorable soil and climate.

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Group distils wisdom on biochar for climate-smart agriculture

Envirotec Magazine

CSA enhances soil health and builds climate resilience, while aiming to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. We evaluate if this sustainable agricultural practice can serve as a climate-smart agricultural practice in terms of food production, soil health, and environmental sustainability. What is biochar?

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How Organic Foods Can Help the Earth

Green Living Guy

It’s a process that requires numerous steps, from soil cultivation to product distribution and everything in between. But through organic farming, we may be able to find a better way to supply … Read More How Organic Foods Can Help the Earth.

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How can farmers contribute to saving the earth?

The Environmental Blog

Agriculture and farming also affect global warming. Organic practices : For a very long time, farmers have been using fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to reduce the number of pests and insects in the crops. It is time the impact is reduced to preserve the earth for generations to come.

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The Perils of Neglecting Flue Gas Cleaning Systems: Understanding the Risks

The Environmental Blog

Pollutants like sulfur dioxide ( SO2 ), nitrogen oxide (NOx), heavy metals, particulate matter, and organic compounds are risky to human health and can have dire environmental impacts. To break it down, flue gas pollutants can acidify the soil and water, making them unusable for farming and fishing.

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Organic Herbal Farming and Its Benefit to the Environment

Green Living Guy

Over the years, anything “organic” is associated with something healthy. This explains why organic labeled food sells at a higher price compared to others. As more people learn about the benefits of organic herbal farming, it is becoming popular. Not only is organic herbal farming beneficial to humans alone but.

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Create gardener’s “gold” from falling leaves

Greenability Magazine

Here’s how to take advantage of this season’s gardener’s “gold,” get free fertilizer for next year’s garden, and help slow climate change by sequestering carbon in the soil. As we rediscover the incredible role of microbial life in our soil, we realize how important it is for us to do whatever we can to support them.”. “As

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