The European Green Deal sounds great but what is the alternative to pesticides?
On December 11th the European Commission releases its European Green Deal plan, with a vow to reduce pesticide usage by 50 percent. While that is […]
Tracing the development of the world’s vital non-living nature
Our new research is tracing the development of the world’s vital non-living nature. The health and wellbeing of humans is underpinned by the natural world. […]
Thiacloprid neonicotinoids benefit bumblebees and pollination
Neonicotinoid pesticides, chemically similar to nicotine in the tobacco plant, which many insects do not like, are seed treatments created to protect plants when they […]
No Jail Time For Eco-Terrorists Who Invaded French Farm, Killed 1,400 Turkeys
14 eco-terrorists who invaded a farm, cost the lives of over 1,400 turkeys, and were charged with aggravated robbery, obstruction, violation of home or property degradation got away with no jail time at all.
In Southeast Asia, Deforestation Is Not Wildlife’s Big Problem, Illegal Hunting Is
For decades habitat loss has been the key threat for wildlife in tropical rainforest ecosystems but a new study finds that ground dwelling mammal and […]
Will Your Livestock Eat Rice Straw and Citric Fruit Leaves? Probably
Rice straw and waste from pruning citric fruit trees are typically burned as waste but a new paper says those could feed ruminant animals. A […]
In France, Farmers Are Fighting Back Against City Activists
Merchants of doubt in the environmental sector endlessly accuse the agricultural world of being among the key ills the world faces, and politicians latch on […]
How much of climate change is natural?
How much climate change is natural? How much is man made? As someone who has been working on climate change detection and its causes for […]
European stereotypes killed the dream of 19th century philosophers
Nationalist politics continue to gain support across the European continent, from the UK to Italy, France, Hungary and Poland. Meanwhile, the concept of “Europe” has […]
30% of surprise spot checks in France reveal organic industry fraud
In France, The Departmental Department of Population Protection routinely visits markets, restaurants and supermarkets of the Côte d’Azur to conduct “surprise” checks. They also visit organic […]