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green activism and awareness, ancient technology, indigenous wisdom, regreening the desert
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2020-08-21 07:38
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leafoflife
roots
5y
Underground root system of a white pine
Underground root system of a white pine
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rewildimg
5y
2022 GOALS!
20200's goals must be restoring biodiversity and becoming sustainably self sufficient!
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depression
5y
Soil is an antidepressant
Soil contains microorganisms that cause the brain to release serotonin, its why we all need a connection to the soil
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plants
5y
Plant Native to Restore Biodiversity
Birds, insects and small animals depends on native plants to survive, exotic and non native invasive plants are responsible for a severe drop in bird and insect numbers in the USA, UK and Europe.
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trees
5y
Its time to focus on biodiversity and ecosystems in urban areas
Urban areas need to prioritize Native local Wild flowers to feed the local pollinators in order to sustain and restore biodiversity.
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tomato
5y
250 Varieties of Tomato
Incredible diversity in shape, color, taste and uses
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bats
5y
Bats are vital pollinators!
Bats are important nocturnal pollinators
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cats
5y
A sensitive subject... 🐈
The effect of domesticated cats on biodiversity and wildlife is a cause of contention
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permaculture
5y
Using Permaculture in the Sahara Desert to start a farm
A young couple create a Permaculture farm in the Sahara desert.
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roof
5y
Norway's natural roofs
Traditional grass roofs in Norway used for natural and sustainable way to insulate during cold winters
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zebra
5y
To mimic Zebra, scientists painted black and white stripes on cows and it reduced biting insects
To mimic Zebra, scientists Painted black and white stripes on cows and it reduced biting insects
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hemp
5y
This experiment shows how Hemp fiber walls are extremely fire resistant
This experiment shows how Hemp fiber walls are extremely fire resistant
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indigenous
5y
We still have many examples of Indigenous wisdom still active today showing us natural, sustainable ways of living that are in harmony with nature
indigenous women use cactus to make fibers from agave plants
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biodiversity
5y
Kindergarten kids did an experiment planting flowers in pavement slots, this was the result
Kindergarten kids did an experiment planting flowers in pavement slots
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ecoTrain
6y
Trees are sacred and we must treat them with Respect
Trees are fundamental to our existence the hold together the landscape creating an environment were biodiversity can thrive. Cut down all the trees you have a hot dry dessert landscape and that's exactly
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ecoTrain
6y
Native American use of fire in ecosystems
Prior to European colonization of the Americas, indigenous peoples used controlled burns to modify the landscape. These controlled fires were part of the environmental cycles and maintenance of wildlife
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Leaf of Life
6y
We are supporting permaculture & regeneration projects across the world through social media
Leaf of Life Community: Introduction Leaf of Life is focused on education and awareness about Permaculture solutions for the environment and poverty across the world. We work directly with non for profit
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ecoTrain
6y
Why we need to transform our lawns to grow food!
This couple transformed their front yard into an agricultural ecosystem, designed to minimize waste and produce food year-round Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 2 kilograms for every kilogram
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ecoTrain
6y
Can Brazil Nuts Prevent Rapid Amazon Deforestation?
Brazil Nuts 🥜🌰 are one solution to preventing the rapid deforestation in the Amazon🌲🌳 a whopping 65% of the Amazon rainforest was destroyed in 2019 😭 Brazil nuts make the forest worth more standing
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ecoTrain
6y
Bird deaths down 70 percent after painting wind turbine blades
Something as simple as black paint could be the key to reducing the number of birds that are killed each year by wind turbines. According to a study conducted at a wind farm on the Norwegian archipelago
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