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A struggle to eradicate the advancing infestation of #NewWorkdScrewWorm (NWS) is accelerating. NWS ARE devastating pests, that when burrowing into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal and can infest livestock, pets, AND wildlife.

“Many cetaceans, which include whales, dolphins and porpoises, produce unique calls, whistles and songs through which they recognize one another, summon their young, attract mates, hunt and navigate. Their vocally active nature makes them perfect candidates to study through passive acoustic monitoring, a scientific method of observing marine ecosystems over time by using underwater microphones called hydrophones to detect not only animal sounds, but also noise created by human activity.” https://loom.ly/ReIRKxg

Get up close and personal with the #KilaueaVolcano on the #BigIsland of #Hawaii. https://loom.ly/AHZdjy0

#ClimateChange on #Earth (in #OuterSpace too is a constant. Now the planet appears to be overheating, yet #scientists frequently reveal traces of the opposite fact, #Earth frozen over. https://lnkd.in/gt8gDVpv

A shrinking snow line at #MountEverest is cause for concern. Scientists expect much of the snow's disappearance is due to sublimation, not melting. This means more snow evaporates into the air, instead of turning to water and running down the mountains. As Earth Observatory described, the snow is almost "vanishing into thin air." https://loom.ly/axhBEyk

The remarkable feats of #Hummingbird #migration are stunning to learn. Watching them play in your garden after their arrival is its own reward. https://loom.ly/tBuZs58

Good news for #farmers and #ranchers who experienced great hardship due to intense ecosystem and infrastructure damage from storms and drought. #USDA is releasing monies for disaster relief. Right now would be a great time to dialogue openly as to how we all contribute to undermining Earth when Instead it is time to demonstrate the deep respect Earth is due as a living, breathing, sentient Being. https://loom.ly/RZwFJPw

Those pesky #pests are havoc generators during the #corn growing season. Here is what farmers are doing to manage the challenge. https://loom.ly/VNODEtk

“In South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska, corn yields are increasing at over two bushels per acre per year, and soybean yields are increasing at over half a bushel per acre per year. While improved crop varieties have contributed to yield increases, improvements in soil health, resulting from the adoption of conservation practices like reduced or no-tillage, have also contributed. The study reveals soil organic matter levels are increasing at a rate of over 650 pounds per acre per year. Higher levels of soil organic matter greatly contribute to improved soil health.” https://loom.ly/1-r_chQ

#DisasterReliefHelp from the @USDA is on its way for USA ranchers and farmers impacted by recent natural disasters. https://lnkd.in/ggQkjT4S