๐The health of honey bee colonies in Florida
Beyond the profitable products and byproducts harvested directly from honey bee colonies such as honey, wax, propolis, and royal jelly, more than 90 different cropsโabout one-third of total crop production in the U.S.โare dependent upon these prolific pollinators for their survival and prosperity.
The Latest: Mayors ask Biden for consult on climate migrants
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Here are 5 ways you can be more ecofriendly on Earth Day and beyond
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The argument could be made that every day should be Earth Day, but if youโre new to the environmentally conscious scene, a national day of observation is a great place to start. Below youโll find five of the easiest ways you can be a little more ecologically responsible on Earth Day and beyond. Reduce your water and energy useThis might be one of the easiest ways on this entire list to help the environment. Appliances that carry the seal have been rated to be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. Make some meatless mealsAccording to the Earth Institute at Columbia University, eating low on the food chain is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment, but what does that mean?
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to โglobal digital mobilizations.โItโll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these โglobal digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to โmobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.โโAt Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Thatโs now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to โglobal digital mobilizations.โItโll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these โglobal digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to โmobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.โโAt Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Thatโs now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.