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Plummeting insect numbers threaten collapse of nature
08-08-2019, 06:40 AM
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RE: Plummeting insect numbers threaten collapse of nature
(08-08-2019 01:53 AM)Dan Wrote:  You've probably heard of the rapid melting of Greenland's ice sheet, with a record 12.5 billion tons lost on August 1st. It is estimated that 197 billion tons was lost in July, raising sea levels by 0.5mm. Scientists warn of a "self-reinforcing vicious cycle. Melting snow and ice darken the ice sheet’s surface, enabling it to absorb more heat and melt at a higher rate." See here.

There is some positive news though. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller has been banned in a number of countries, with others restricting its use. See here.

How many radians are in an ice sheet?

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