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Forest owners criticise "unworkable" GE rules

stuff.co.nz

by Gerard Hutching

March 3, 2016

The Forest Owners Association has joined forces with Federated Farmers in opposing councils which want to declare themselves genetically modified-free. It has said the councils' moves would be "unworkable".

A group of growers and farmers, campaigning under the Pure Hawke's Bay banner, has persuaded the Hastings District Council to ban GM crops and animals under its district plan for 10 years. Forest Owners Association technical manager Glen Mackie said the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), not councils, should make such decisions. "Clearly, the EPA is best equipped to do this. That's what it's set up to do. But the Environment Court has recently decided that regional councillors should also be given the power to regulate GMOs in their regions.

Death Tolls From Weather Modification: Cloud Seeding and Geoengineering

stopchemicalterrorism.com

March 1, 2016

The death toll from cloud seeding and geoengineering is estimated at 60,277 people per day worldwide.

With the simple knowledge that all weather is man-made, in combination with deaths caused by weather modification (weather creation) every day, in addition to the motive behind such acts of violence - we are only left to wonder how mass murder can take place on a daily basis without someone arresting those responsible.

How to store fruits and vegetables so they last longest

gardeningchannel.com

February 22, 2016

You spent 20 minutes sifting through loads of produce and walked away with perfectly delicious gems. Don't let your prizes spoil: read these pro tips on storing the most popular fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy them when you want to.

Raised Bed Gardening: The Ultimate Guide

gardeningchannel.com

February 22, 2016

Any gardener knows that having the right soil can make all the difference in achieving great results in the garden. Unfortunately, not every garden is blessed with nutrient-dense, high-quality soil. Raised bed gardening is the perfect solution.

A raised bed is basically a large, above-ground planter, with walls ranging from 6-24 inches high. Generally these beds are encased in some sort of frame usually wood, concrete or stone. Raised beds are a convenient gardening option, but they aren't without their downfalls. One downside is that they must generally be cultivated by hand. Garden tillers are almost impossible to use in a raised bed.

The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes in Containers

gardeningchannel.com

February 22, 2016

Ever wondered how you can enjoy delicious, homegrown tomatoes without a sprawling garden? The unruly nature of tomato bushes and vines might seem hard to contain.

Since tomatoes are a favorite veggie, the ability to grow them easily in pots on a small patio or even on a rooftop in the middle of a bustling city makes them a preferred choice for gardeners. Here are the keys for growing tomatoes successfully in a container.

The Thing That Washed Up on an Australian Beach Proves That Monsters Are Real

mic.com

by Natasha Noman

February 19, 2016

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

Ethan Tippa put it best on his Facebook post: "What the fuck is it?" Tippa reposted a photo taken by a fisherman in New South Wales, Australia, who stumbled upon the mysterious creature of the deep, the Newcastle Herald reported. Naturally, it didn't take long for the image to go viral.

Oil spills in Peruvian Amazon hit wildlife

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

by Marking Them Offensive

February 18, 2016

wo recent oil pipeline spills in Peru's part of the Amazon hit areas rich in wildlife and it will take them a year to recover, the government said on Monday.

The spills released a total of 2,000 barrels of petroleum, energy and mining minister Rosa Maria Ortiz said. She and other government officials flew over one of the areas blackened by a spill from a pipeline run by state-owned PetroPeru.

Peru declares water quality emergency in oil spill-hit Amazon districts

latino.foxnews.com

February 18, 2016

Peru's government has declared a 90-day water quality emergency in several northern jungle districts where two oil spills occurred due to ruptures of a pipeline operated by state-owned oil company Petroperu.

The first rupture of the North Peruvian Pipeline occurred on Jan. 25 in the municipality of Imaza-Chiriaco, Amazonas region, where between 2,000 and 3,000 barrels of crude were spilled over the three days it took Petroperu to repair the conduit.

Humala: More than 90 pct. of crude spilled in Peruvian Amazon now recovered

latino.foxnews.com

February 17, 2016

More than 90 percent of the crude spilled in the Peruvian Amazon due to two breaches of an oil pipeline has now been recovered, President Ollanta Humala said.

In a visit to the Las Bambas mine in the southern Andean region of Apurimac, Humala lamented the spills and pledged to identify those responsible and determine the appropriate penalty for state-owned oil company Petroperu, the operator of the North Peruvian Pipeline, the conduit affected by the ruptures.

Slaughter Planned Where the Buffalo Roam

publicnewsservice.org

February 15, 2016

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. - Protestors with the Buffalo Field Campaign fan out across southeastern Montana this week to raise awareness about the planned hunt and slaughter of about 900 Yellowstone bison by the National Park Service.

The herd numbers around 4,900 and every year, some animals migrate into Montana, where they're either shot or spooked with all-terrain vehicles or helicopters to drive them back into the park, mostly by cattle ranchers who say they're concerned the bison might spread brucellosis.

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