In my research I asked farmers how they evaluated farming practices and increased biodiversity was one of their metrics. They were right!
"Changing How We Farm Might Protect Wild Mammals—and Fight Climate Change
Nearly a quarter of U.S. mammal species are on the endangered species list. Researchers say farming with biodiversity in mind may help stave off further decline."
A story in 3 photos. A super cool chicken farm with a roadside egg, honey, and butter stand. Pay $0.25 for chicken feed. Happy chickens break out of the ranch (plus some sparrows) and come on over for snacks. Brilliant marketing department. #chickens#organicfarming
Republicans want few regs, & more babies, they don't understand science.
“No matter how we looked at the analysis & results, we saw a persistent assoc. b/w increasing levels of insecticide & decreases in sperm concentration -I'd hope this study would get the attention of regulators seeking to make decisions to keep the public safe from inadvertent, unplanned impacts of insecticides.”
Global decline in male fertility linked to pesticides.
Organic Farming can have much Greater Implications for Climate Change
Study shows growing food organically has higher impact on climate because of more land use