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Florida ants perform amputations and clean wounds to prevent the spread of infection, scientists discover. Source: Ants perform life saving operations — the only animal other than humans known to do so There is so little we know of biology. … Continue reading →

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Shasta Indian Nation will regain more than 2,800 acres of ancestral land in northwestern California from the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. Source: California to return 2,800 acres of ancestral land to Shasta nation, Newsom’s … Continue reading →

Source https://www.sciencealert.com/daycares-in-finland-built-a-forest-and-it-changed-kids-immune-systems When daycare workers rolled out a lawn, planted forest undergrowth (such as dwarf heather and blueberries), and allowed children to care for crops in planter boxes, the diversity of microbes in the guts and on the skin of … Continue reading →

Fens are irreplaceable, ancient wetlands that support threatened and endangered wildlife species. Tell the Forest Service to protect fens across U.S. national forest lands. Source: Protect vulnerable ancient wetlands in national forests YES! please! Spread the Good News Below: Permaculture!    

US agency found PFOS and other types of PFAS in pesticides but failed to disclose those results, watchdog group alleges Source: EPA accused of ‘egregious’ misconduct in PFAS testing of pesticides Really? The government would hide pesticide data from you? … Continue reading →

Source:https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications/emailarchive/viewemail.php?email=12%20Florida%20Panthers%20Killed%20by%20Vehicle%20Strikes2022-05-17T113207Z.html Year after year the leading cause of death for Florida panthers is being struck by vehicles. . . . In 2021, 27 were killed. More than 10% of the remaining estimated 200 were killed in 2021. Certainly more needs … Continue reading →

In an attempt to kill weeds, the Department of Wildlife Resources sprayed pesticides in the foothills of Millcreek and Parley’s canyons. Source: Roundup sprayed via drone in Millcreek, Parley’s canyons to kill invasive weed. DWR says it’s needed Pawns, fools, … Continue reading →

A new mountain lion has been spotted in Los Angeles, and locals are eager to catch a glimpse of it. Source: Hollywood’s next big star is a mountain lion Spread the Good News Below: Permaculture!    

A 20-year study on the effects of reintroducing wolves into Yellowstone National Park was just published. Source: Researchers find adverse effects of apex predator reintroduction: ‘The conservation message is don’t lose them in the first place’ When you disturb ecosystems … Continue reading →

You really should watch this! It does a good job of pointing out the problems in the food industry advertisement campaigns. Do you want to bet that their PR departments have psychologists on speed dial so that they can choose … Continue reading →