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Petra van Cronenburg<p>House <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/sparrows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sparrows</span></a>, once one of the most common <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/bird" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bird</span></a> species, are becoming increasingly rare in <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a>. Several studies have already shown a direct link between the decline in species and industrialised <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>agriculture</span></a> ( <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/herbicides" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>herbicides</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/insecticides" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>insecticides</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/glyphosat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>glyphosat</span></a>).<br>A new <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/study" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>study</span></a> shows chronic exposure to <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/tebuconazole" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tebuconazole</span></a>, a widely used <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/fungicide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fungicide</span></a> impairing offspring growth and survival in farmland birds</p><p>Study: <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935125005729?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">sciencedirect.com/science/arti</span><span class="invisible">cle/abs/pii/S0013935125005729?via%3Dihub</span></a></p><p>via <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://social.numerique.gouv.fr/@cnrs" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>cnrs</span></a></span> ▶️ <a href="https://www.cnrs.fr/fr/presse/un-des-fongicides-les-plus-utilises-en-agriculture-nuit-la-reproduction-des-oiseaux" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cnrs.fr/fr/presse/un-des-fongi</span><span class="invisible">cides-les-plus-utilises-en-agriculture-nuit-la-reproduction-des-oiseaux</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/decline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>decline</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/biodiversityLoss" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversityLoss</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Excerpt from "How to make your yard a friendlier place for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pollinators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pollinators</span></a>"</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Pollination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pollination</span></a> doesn't only produce more plants – it also helps make fruits and vegetables larger, more abundant, and even more flavorful.</p><p>by Abby Jackson, January 22, 2024<br>The Cool Down [<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>US</span></a>-based publication]</p><p>How to Support Pollinators in Your Yard</p><p>"Plants are the foundation for every living thing on our planet, and without pollination, plants would be unable to reproduce and our food supply would be at risk.</p><p>"Here are a few things you can do to support their safety and protect our food resources for years to come:</p><p> - Avoid <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pesticides" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pesticides</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/herbicides" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>herbicides</span></a>, and synthetic <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fertilizers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fertilizers</span></a> as much as possible.</p><p> - Choose flowering plants that produce pollen and nectar, that are native to your area, and that support a variety of pollinators. Avoid hybrid plant varieties, as they've been bred specifically for aesthetics and may have unattractive nectar.</p><p> - You can use the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NationalWildlifeFederation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NationalWildlifeFederation</span></a>'s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativePlant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NativePlant</span></a> finder to discover plants in your area that attract pollinators. The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AudubonSociety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AudubonSociety</span></a> has a similar search that identifies native plants in your area that attract birds.</p><p> - Follow seasonal changes and diversify your yard with plants that bloom at different times of the year for year-round blooms.</p><p> - Remove <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InvasivePlants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InvasivePlants</span></a> and weeds when possible.</p><p> - Provide a hydration station. Birdbaths are hazards for many pollinators because they can easily drown in them and because they are preyed on by other animals. Filling a shallow bowl with pebbles or marbles to a low water level will allow pollinators to drink while sitting on a perch. [I do create "bee baths" with marbles and rocks. I will be very cautious if I decide to provide "bird baths" this summer]</p><p> - Provide nesting sides, like a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BeeHouse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BeeHouse</span></a>. [Old logs can be good for some bees]</p><p> - Use certain plants strictly as food for the larvae of pollinators to ensure they will have enough energy to grow and frequent your yard. For example, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MonarchCaterpillars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MonarchCaterpillars</span></a> [and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TussockMothLarvae" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TussockMothLarvae</span></a>] love to eat <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/milkweed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>milkweed</span></a>, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackSwallowtailCaterpillars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlackSwallowtailCaterpillars</span></a> feed on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/parsley" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>parsley</span></a> [I did not know this! I will provide some parsley for their consumption this year!]</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> your yard with native plants and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/clovers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>clovers</span></a>, designating a garden bed to attract pollinators, or even having a pollinator-friendly plant in a pot on your <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/balcony" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>balcony</span></a> are other ways you can make your area a friendlier space for pollinators. </p><p>"Any action that helps pollinators is a positive action that benefits you and the animals and nature around you."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/how-to-make-your-yard-a-friendlier-place-for-pollinators/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thecooldown.com/green-home/how</span><span class="invisible">-to-make-your-yard-a-friendlier-place-for-pollinators/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GardeningForPollinators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GardeningForPollinators</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GardeningForBees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GardeningForBees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a></p>
Paul Houle<p>🖇️ Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice</p><p><a href="https://phys.org/news/2024-12-southeastern-weedy-rice-herbicide-resistance.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">phys.org/news/2024-12-southeas</span><span class="invisible">tern-weedy-rice-herbicide-resistance.html</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rice</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>agriculture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/weeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>weeds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>environment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gmo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gmo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/biotech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biotech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/herbicides" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>herbicides</span></a></p>