tag > Nature
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"My friend, they will return. Everywhere on earth they are returning. Ancient Teachings of the Earth, Ancient Songs of the Earth. They return." - Quote from Crazy Horse, a leader of the Oglala Indians
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"My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece" - Claude Monet
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Nature loss: Insatiable greed degrading land around the world - UN - "Human activities are damaging and degrading the lands of the Earth in an unsustainable fashion according to a new UN report."
- Just 1% of farms control 70% of the world's agricultural land, while 80% of all farms are under 2 hectares.
- Around $700bn is paid in agricultural subsidies each year but only around 15% has a positive impact on natural capital or biodiversity.
- At least 70% of the clearing of forested areas for agriculture between 2013 and 2019 was done in violation of national laws.
- Just 1% of farms control 70% of the world's agricultural land, while 80% of all farms are under 2 hectares.
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Flying insect numbers have plunged by 60% since 2004, GB survey finds - "Scientists behind survey of car number plates said drop was ‘terrifying’, as life on Earth depends on insects."
"Rebugging" spread in @BqEditor magazine - "Its easy to feel helpless about the loss of nature, but inspiring t discover there is a lot we can do about it in many ways. Here are 10 ideas to get you started."
