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Less intensively managed grassland has greater plant diversity and better soil health
Researchers have shown for the first time that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have on average 50% more plant species and better soil health than intensively managed grassland, including increased nitrogen and carbon levels and...
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International Science Festival 2022: agriculture – food – environment
Online webinar presented by the French UN Mission to Rome on 23. Nov. 12.30-15.00 CET.
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New PEER Paper: The Yin and the Yang of the paths towards sustainability
Uncareful expansion of the renewable energy production systems risks to counter the goal to protect and restore ecosystems. At the same time increased food production to fulfil the zero hunger SDG may lead to biodiversity loss and water shortages.
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Deforestation and grassland conversion are the biggest causes of biodiversity loss
The conversion of natural forests and grasslands to intensive agriculture and livestock is the biggest cause of global biodiversity loss. The next biggest drivers are the exploitation of wildlife through fishing, logging, trade and hunting - and then...
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Natural carbon dioxide reduction implemented faster and with less risk than high-tech approaches
Carbon dioxide can be removed from the atmosphere by natural or technical means. Natural sinks such as peatlands can be restored, and innovative technologies already exist to extract carbon from the air. Researchers from the Helmholtz Climate...
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The importance of light for grassland plant diversity
Field experiment shows that competition for light is the key mechanism driving loss of plant diversity under eutrophication and lack of grazing.
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Learning to Better Understand the Language of Algae
Communication is everything - and that applies for algae, too. However, their chemical language and its significance in aquatic ecosystems remain largely unknown. A research duo from the UFZ and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have published a...
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PEER Webinar: How can we quantify biodiversity commitment?
Did you miss the PEER Webinar "Biodiversity Restoration: How can we quantify biodiversity commitment"? No worries, you can still watch it.
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Novel assessment shows vulnerability of arable land to soil erosion across Europe
A first-ever assessment at European scale combines the threat of water, wind, tillage and harvesting to reveal the cumulative impact on arable land. It is a basis for developing a comprehensive monitoring system for soil health.
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Novel insecticides are bad news for bee health and their guts
Insecticides containing flupyradifurone and sulfoxaflor can have devastating effects on honey bee health. The substances damage the insects’ intestinal flora, especially when used in conjunction with a common fungicide, making them more susceptible...
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