Low snow on the Himalayas threatens water security: Study Millions of people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt for water face a "very serious" risk of shortages this year after one of the lowest rates of snowfall, scientists warned Monday. "Lower accumulation of snow and fluctuating levels of snow pose a very serious increased risk of water shortages, particularly this year." |
A tiny fern with a big secret just got into the Guinness Book of World Records A species of fork fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, that grows on a South Pacific island has the largest known genome of any plant or animal. The question is: Why? National Pollinator Week Starts Today with Opportunities for Action Every Day of the Week (June 17-23) (Beyond Pesticides, June 17, 2024) Every year that Beyond Pesticides announces National Pollinator Week—this year beginning today, June 17—to remind eaters of food, gardeners, farmers, communities (including park districts to school districts), civic organizations, responsible corporations, policy makers, and legislators that there are actions that can be taken that are transformative. All the op… |