Federal budgets are often centered on discussions of "inflation," the "economy," and "economic growth," but amidst these conversations, the deeper truth about our reliance on #nature often gets sidelined. Economists argue that without valuing the #environment, human activity on earth is unsustainable. While concepts like " #ecosystem services" have gained traction, they still fall short of acknowledging humans as part of a larger system that sustains all life. With climate change and #biodiversity loss worsening, a radical shift in #humanity 's relationship with ecosystems is needed. As we await the budget speech, it's crucial to remember the reality of climate change and its implications for our planet's future. #ClimateChange#EnvironmentalAwareness#BudgetPriorities#auspol
Volgens deze boer is de poes schuldig aan de teloorgang van de weidevogel maar achter het hek bevindt zich een midden in het broedseizoen gemaaid perceel. Op het veld doen meeuwen zich tegoed aan de fijn gemalen eieren en kuikens. #tWoud
Feral Cats ate critically #endangered baby Cuban #crocodiles. 145 attacks were documented. The species only has 3,000 left in the wild. So to preserve #biodiversity 7 feral cats were removed from the breeding farm, stopping the attacks. (1/3)
In my research I asked farmers how they evaluated farming practices and increased biodiversity was one of their metrics. They were right!
"Changing How We Farm Might Protect Wild Mammals—and Fight Climate Change
Nearly a quarter of U.S. mammal species are on the endangered species list. Researchers say farming with biodiversity in mind may help stave off further decline."
I don't think that sawfly, likely Allantus viennensis is resting in a comfortable position. In fact, it reminds me of bugs infected by zombie fungus, which I think should be rather referred to as an entomopathogenic fungus. I will keep monitoring. Fungi are having the time of their lives this season, just ask my apples... #biodiversity#insects#parasites#inthegarden
Can economic growth be decoupled from emissions? Yes, for sure, easily even.
Can economic growth be decoupled from environmental degradation in general? Absolutely not. The sheer throughput of materials through the economy, from extraction to waste disposal, must decrease. If we address GHG emissions in isolation from topsoil and biodiversity loss, we will fail to preserve the ecosystems on which we depend for life.
Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
Researchers say reducing emissions and biodiversity loss and preventing invasive species could control disease