Earth.com · 1dFeeding the world without harming nature: The complex balance of farming
Farming more on existing land can hurt biodiversity as much as using new land. It depends on the crop, region, and nearby vegetation.
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Phys.org on MSN.com · 1hVertical farming can increase yields and reduce environmental impact
Vertical farming can do more than lettuce. A research team headed by TUMCREATE, a research platform in Singapore, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has investigated the cultivation of six food groups in vertical farming: crops,
Regenerative agriculture benefits for soil health and biodiversity
to evaluate the impact of regenerative agriculture. The findings suggest that these approaches can deliver positive outcomes such as enhanced soil health, greater biodiversity, and reduced environmental harm. Soil ecologist at the James Hutton Institute ...
AlphaGalileo · 5hAre agricultural pesticides an environmental threat?
A University of Helsinki study demonstrated that pesticides can negatively affect non-target species living in agricultural environment. However, the
Impact of population growth and natural hazards on biodiversity
Before the beginning of agriculture about 10,000 years ago ... A person’s ecological footprint is a measure of their impact on the environment. The average ecological footprint of each human ...
The Cool Down on MSN.com · 22hScientists issue grave warning after combing through 2,000 studies on wildlife around the globe: 'Unprecedented effects'
Researchers have been hard at work trying to figure out ways to offset the impact. Scientists issue grave warning after combing through 2,000 studies on wildlife around the globe: 'Unprecedented effects' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Biodiversity and urban agriculture
To better understand the impact of efforts to support biodiversity, Concordia is conducting a range of monitoring and data collection activities across both campuses. Anyone can contribute to this growing database of flora and fauna observations.
Phys.org on MSN.com · 13dInsects are disappearing due to agriculture—and many other drivers, research reveals
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research led by Binghamton University,
New Study: Agricultural Pesticides Cause Widespread Harm to Soil Health, Threaten Biodiversity
Our results highlight the need for policies that support farmers to adopt ecological farming methods that help biodiversity flourish both in the soil and above ground.” The review paper looked at 394 published papers on the effects of pesticides on non ...
The effects of biodiversity decline in Cyprus
How does it impact upon our future? Biodiversity decline – a serious ... conserving energy and supporting local farming practices. • Take part in local clean-up events that keep our island ...
Pesticides Linked to Altered Gut Microbiota in Farmland Bird of Prey, Raising Biodiversity Concerns
Montagu’s harriers, a bird of prey species, exhibit gut alterations with pesticide exposure they encounter through their nest sites and diet.
Biodiversity articles from across Nature Portfolio
Biodiversity science investigates levels of biodiversity, its functional effects, and how and why ... be compatible with shifting land demands for agriculture and forestry while yielding ...
Science Daily · 12dInsects are disappearing due to agriculture -- and many other drivers, new research reveals
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research.