Wed.Dec 29, 2021

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Announcing Our 2021 Volunteer of The Year!

Washington Nature

In 2021, one volunteer’s contributions toward our mission rose above the rest. We are proud to announce that the 2021 Volunteer of the Year award goes to Jenna Rovegno for her work as a Lands Team Volunteer! She has been volunteering for TNC for many years…and this year is no exception, with Jenna putting in 120 hours during 2021.

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The Stream, December 29, 2021: Arizona Farms Are Failing To Produce Crops During Drought

Circle of Blue

The post The Stream, December 29, 2021: Arizona Farms Are Failing To Produce Crops During Drought appeared first on Circle of Blue. If you rely on our nonprofit journalism, I hope you’ll consider donating to our end-of-year NewsMatch campaign. We’re just over $5,000 away from our goal of $28,000, which we hope to meet by Friday at midnight.

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8 positive environmental stories from 2021

Inhabitant

All too often, headlines are built strictly from terrible and shocking stories. It’s easy to lose track of the kindness and generosity of humanity, as well as efforts to do good for the planet.

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2022 preview: Expect a row over controversial Alzheimer's drug

New Scientist

In 2021, the US approved the first drug designed to treat the cause of Alzheimer's, but the European Union rejected it. Whether the drug can actually treat the chief symptoms of the disease will be a point of contention in 2022

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Diminutive Desert Owl Makes Big Waves

Endangered Species Law

On December 22, 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed to list the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl ( Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum ) (Owl) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) primarily due to threats from climate change and habitat loss and fragmentation.

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How geometry can help us understand everything from biology to politics

Physics World

2021 Allen Lane £20.00hb 480pp. Yet it is worth persevering with, not only because Ellenberg is an entertaining guide, but also for the many fascinating mathematical insights that show geometry at its intriguing best. The post How geometry can help us understand everything from biology to politics appeared first on Physics World.

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Madagascar December appeal – the work on the ground?

A Greener Life

Already back in February 2021, the situation was so serious in the country that Seed Madagascar started their food distribution program in areas that had not previously been food insecure. Adding to this is the drought and the consequent failed harvests. So how does the Madagascar situation improve?