Tag: Agriculture
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Hidden Toll of Plastic in Stork Nests
Across southern Europe’s farmland, towering stork nests have long stood as signs of life and resilience. Built over decades, these massive structures—some weighing up to a tonne—house not only white storks but also a host of other bird species. Yet, inside these high nests, a silent threat is emerging: plastic.…
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Drying Earth: Rising Toll of Drought in a Warming World
Droughts, once considered occasional and largely regional weather events, are becoming more frequent, prolonged and severe in many parts of the world. This shift is closely linked to climate change, which is altering rainfall patterns, increasing global temperatures and intensifying pressure on already-stressed water systems. A drought occurs when an…
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