Archive for July 2021
Coating their seeds could fortify crops in arid regions
Water stress during seed germination and early seedling growth is the highest cause of crop loss.
Almost 60 coral species at Australia’s Lizard Island are ‘missing’
As many 16% of coral species, which were previously common, have not been seen for many years around the island.
Plastic waste could soon be causing ‘irreversible damage’ to the environment
The vast quantities of plastic already in the environment could cause global problems.
The EU’s new directive on single-use plastics could stifle innovation
The new law bans nine plastic products, such as single-use straws and cutlery, often found littering the beaches of Europe.
By reducing air pollution we can boost crop yields
The further away plants were from power plants, particularly coal-burning ones, the better their yields.
Discarded fishing nets are a menace to corals and marine life
Not even some pristine tropical isles are free from the scourge of abandonded fishing nets.