Biodiversity
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Saving Heirloom Seeds: A Beginner's Path from Bolting Plants to a Full Seed Jar
Saving heirloom seeds is an accessible practice for home gardeners, with bolted crops like lettuce, radishes, and carrots offering an easy starting point. The process involves letting plants flower and dry, harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds, contributing to biodiversity and culinary heritage.
The Slow Food Movement: Origins, Principles, and Global Impact
The Slow Food movement, originating in Italy in the 1980s, champions a philosophy of "good, clean, and fair" food as a counter-narrative to fast food culture. It aims to preserve culinary traditions, protect biodiversity, and foster sustainable agriculture globally through various initiatives.
Ocean Census Scientists Discover Over 1,100 New Marine Species
Since last April, the Ocean Census project has identified 1,121 previously unknown ocean species, marking a 54% jump in annual marine species identification, according to oceancensus and Mother...