Current Agricultural Practices Kill Soil and Release CO2 With... regenerative agriculture, soil can sequester carbon from the atmosphere, provide nutritious food, and provide clean water. The #SaveSoil pavilion at the upcoming COP28 UAE is changing the narrative that agriculture contributes to climate change and emphasizes how regenerative agriculture can actually help mitigate it. 🌱 Action Now 👉 #SaveSoilFixClimateChange #ConsciousPlanet #COP28show more

Thaaimann Kaakkum Vivasaayam, which means "agriculture that revitalizes soil,"... is a pivotal on-ground initiative of the Save Soil movement to revitalize Tamil Nadu's agriculture by empowering farmers with regenerative farming techniques. Over the last few years of devoted effort, the project has made promising progress in improving both farmer income and soil health. #SaveSoilshow more

Our food is only as good as the soil... it grows in, and nutrient-rich soil produces nutrient-dense food. So when we nourish the soil, we nourish ourselves. By supporting sustainable agricultural practices, we can ensure that our plates are filled with food as nutritious as nature intended. #SaveSoil #Nutrition #COP29Azerbaijanshow more

Accelerated climate actions can transform agrifood systems and help... achieve food security and nutrition for all, today and tomorrow. Read Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Roadmap to achieve #SDG2 without breaching the 1.5ºC threshold ➡️ #COP28 #ClimateActionshow more

Mangroves are ecosystems that protect us from climate change,... preserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & more. For the first time, Food and Agriculture Organization & experts have mapped the current state of mangrove forests & how they have changed over time. More👉 #MangroveDayshow more

Carbon credits are a key component of national and... global attempts to mitigate the growth in concentrations of greenhouse gasses (GHGs). The basic idea behind carbon credits is to use market mechanisms to control emissions. Carbon credits can be bought and sold on carbon markets, and this trading helps to set a price on carbon. The carbon credit system was established under the Kyoto Protocol and is now a key component of many emissions trading schemes around the world. By putting a price on carbon, the system aims to encourage the transition to a low-carbon economy and help mitigate the impacts of climate change, effectively making it more expensive to pollute. #SaveSoilshow more

Our food has hidden costs that go beyond the... price we pay at the store – including costs linked to diet-related health impacts. Explore Food and Agriculture Organization's interactive story and see how we can shape a healthier future for everyone👉 #SOFA2024 #TrueCostOfFoodshow more

Elon Musk and Joe Rogan discussed animal agriculture in... the latest episode of podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, with both of them making a number of inaccurate claims about meat’s impact on the planet. Raising animals, particularly cows, for meat has the biggest impact on the climate and the environment of all foods. Animal agriculture contributes at least 16.5 percent of total global emissions. The reason that ruminant animals like cows are so bad for the climate is that they produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas with up to 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide in its first 20 years in the atmosphere. In addition, the vast amount of land used to graze animals or grow food to feed them — 80 percent of all agricultural land — could otherwise be absorbing carbon if it were returned to nature. Read more on the PBN website.show more

How is NASA a climate agency? 🌎 We use... dozens of satellites—and 60+ years of observing Earth—to provide an invaluable and comprehensive look at our fragile home. The right data is a superpower. It can help people understand the climate challenges we face, then take action.show more

What a great feeling to see our newly opened... Araku restaurant in Mumbai packed with people enjoying the ambience, food and of course the renowned Coffee! Do check it out…especially during this Holiday Season…By eating there, you become part of the Arakunomics movement, a social enterprise which has fostered one of the world’s finest Coffees from the Araku Valley and which is leading the shift to sustainable Regenerative Agriculture.show more

Did you know that microplastics have been found everywhere... from the deepest ocean trenches to Arctic snow? The harm of microplastics lies in their ability to absorb and concentrate toxic chemicals, as well as their potential to be ingested by a wide range of organisms, from zooplankton to whales. Once inside living beings, these plastics can release harmful chemicals, disrupt hormones, and accumulate up the food chain, ultimately ending up in the food we eat and the water we drink. The full impact of microplastics on human and environmental health is still being studied, but the evidence so far is concerning. Reducing our plastic footprint, supporting research, and implementing policies to limit microplastic pollution are crucial steps to address this emerging global crisis. Action Now: #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet #SaveSoilFixClimateChange #SoilForClimateAction #PlanetvsPlastics #EndPlasticsshow more

Leafy herbs like parsley and cilantro grow close to... the soil, where they can easily pick up microorganisms, insects, parasite eggs, and soil particles. Because their leaves are curly and delicate, these contaminants can hide in the folds and be difficult to remove with a quick rinse. A simple soaking method can help: • 4 cups (1 L) water • 1 tbsp vinegar • 1 tsp salt • Soak ~10 min, then rinse well. Here’s the science behind it: Salt increases osmotic pressure in the water, helping detach small insects, debris, and parasite eggs from the leaf surface. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which lowers pH and helps reduce surface bacteria and microbes. Finally, running water washes away the loosened contaminants. Taking a few extra minutes to properly wash herbs can significantly reduce unwanted microbes and residues on your plate 🌱show more

The Irish government has budged under pressure from the... protesting farmers and announced yesterday that it will reduce excise duties by 10c per litre on diesel and petrol. There will also be a delay in planned carbon tax hikes. Irish farmers, truck drivers, agricultural contractors, taxi and bus operators launched nationwide fuel protests on April 7th, blocking fuel depots, ports and Ireland’s only oil refinery with their tractors and other vehicles. The core issue is soaring diesel and petrol prices, which have jumped sharply due to the crisis in the Hormuz Strait. Protesters argue these costs, combined with Ireland’s carbon tax on fuels including “green diesel” used in agriculture, make operations unsustainable. Farmers highlight that running tractors, machinery, and transport for fertiliser, crops, and livestock has become prohibitively expensive due to the climate taxes. “No farmers, no food” is one of the main slogans used by the protesters. 🇮🇪show more

The amount of times I post picture of our... pigs, contained by electric wires, moved within the forest and on pasture - that my pigs will somehow become feral problems for society is incredible. Complete misunderstanding of proper management of pigs within appropriate boundaries. If my pigs get “out” they are searching for me - specifically me who they know keeps their food and when I’m around they only know means food and water. All I have to do is call “pigs” - they know my voice or fire up the tractor and the come running to me. This is an overgrown, part of the farm harboring invasive weeds and vegetation that in about 3-5 weeks these breeders cleared. By the end of the week they will be moved to the region beyond this which is totally overgrown and do the same thing - preparing the area for seeding of native plants and general regrowth. This is regenerative agriculture - maybe not always picture pretty, but actually useful.show more

This 30-ton autonomous planter can sow 400 hectares in... 24 hours. It also significantly degrades 400 hectares of soil in 24 hours. A planter of this size aggressively compacts the soil surface and pulverizes the critical soil aggregates. Just look at the plume of topsoil left in the planter's wake. Arguably worse than surface compaction is the subsurface compaction caused by the force of a 30-ton machine traveling over the field. An initial compaction layer develops as deep as 2 feet and continues upward as new hardpan layers form on top of each other with each subsequent pass of the planter. Eventually, the subsurface compaction meets the surface compaction, and what remains is soil with no water-holding capacity, devoid of life, without the ability to cycle nutrients and generally inhospitable to crops. Despite its speed and efficiency, this planter ultimately takes the life out of farming, from the soil on up to the human operator.show more

This year's Earth Day theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," is... really hitting home for all of us. 🌍 Let's take a moment to reflect on the impact of plastic pollution and how our choices play a crucial role. Single-use plastics, in particular, are causing significant harm to our beautiful planet. 😔 But fear not, because we can all be part of the solution! 💪 It starts with small, conscious decisions in our daily lives. Remember the three magic words: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. ♻️ While recycling is important, focusing on reducing our plastic use and reusing items can be even more effective in managing waste and fighting climate change. EARTHDAY.ORG #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet #SaveSoilFixClimateChange #SoilForClimateAction #PlanetvsPlastics #EndPlasticsshow more

All this used to be underwater Lake Mead is... on the border between Nevada and Arizona and it’s water levels are now critically low There are many Data Centers that have been put in the Lake Mead area and draw directly from the lake - Google’s Henderson data center consumed roughly 352 million gallons in one year. It directly pulls from the Lake Mead sourced municipal supply - Flexential Data Center facility used around 20 million gallons in one year - Other Data Centers in the area collectively used over 716 million gallons in 2024, with nearly all the water drawing from Colorado River and Lake Mead sources Pair this with droughts, water demand from agriculture and resident use and now there is almost nothing left… just look at this…. The lake is only at about 32% capacity Why is this being allowedshow more

How many sandwiches can you help provide today? Donate... here: Every day, The Sameer Project kitchen is working to keep families fed in conditions where access to food is still extremely limited. The daily operational cost is around $8,500-$9,000 - covering ingredients, cooking, packaging, and distribution so meals can reach those who are hungry and malnourished. Each sandwich costs less than $3 to prepare and distribute - like the kofta sandwiches you see here! A full day at capacity can produce 3,000 sandwiches to be given out to hungry families in need of assistance. Even a small contribution is a meal for a child, a parent, and elder, someone who didn’t know where their next food would come from. To donate is to help keep the kitchen running…give to our Food and Water Campaign: Other ways to donate include: (Paypal option, please make sure to add a message saying "Food") (Venmo option, please make sure to add a message saying "Food")show more

Apparently, I saw this video online and I decided... to share. What this worker is applying is called bitumen, or what many of us know as bituminous coating. Most people think a wall is a solid, impenetrable block, but in reality, it is more like a sponge. Concrete and blocks have microscopic pores that pull water from the earth through a process we call capillary action. This thick black substance is the shield that stops that water from climbing up into the house. It is not about making the wall look good because this part will be buried under the dirt forever. It is about creating a skin that water cannot breathe through. When do you need to do this? The need for this arises because the soil is a very aggressive environment. Water is not your only enemy.. The ground also contains salts and sulfates that want to eat away at the cement. If this moisture finds its way to the steel bars inside the columns, those bars will start to rust. And when steel rusts, it expands, and that expansion is what cracks the concrete from the inside out. This coating is the only thing standing between your foundation and that kind of slow destruction. Thats is why if you see wet patches at the bottom of your walls inside your house, it usually means someone skipped this step or did it poorly during construction. You can apply this anytime you are building parts of a structure that will stay in contact with the ground. It is common in areas where the water table is high or where the soil stays damp for most of the year. This is a one-shot opportunity. Once you backfill the soil, you can never go back to fix it without a lot of expense and a lot of digging. It is about having the foresight to protect the heart of the building while it is still exposed. Please don’t ignore this if you need to. If you ignore it now to save a bit of money, you will be funding the future decay of your own home. I hope this helps.show more

The whispers are gone. Climate change is here, and... the water is at our doors. From Mumbai to Miami, from Dubai to Dublin, from Argentina to Australia, Toronto to Texas, cities around the world are facing a new reality – a reality of ferocious flash floods and towering tsunamis. The science is clear. Our planet is warming, causing erratic weather patterns and rising sea levels. This translates to heavier rainfall, more powerful storms, and a growing threat to coastal communities. We've seen it recently, haven't we?! The heart-wrenching images of entire neighborhoods underwater, the desperate struggle for survival against the unforgiving current. Closer to home, here in Lagos, we stand at a crossroad. We are a vibrant city, a center of commerce and culture. But we are also vulnerable. The rising sea level threatens our very foundation. Now is the time to act. We need robust flood defenses, and a collective commitment to sustainable environmental practices. We must protect our infrastructure, our homes, and most importantly, our people. Global warming is real. Ensure you keep your environment clean at all times and do not engage in any activity that can hinder the free flow of water. #CleanerLagos #HealthierLagos #AGreaterLagosRising The Lagos State Govt Babajide Sanwo-Olushow more