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Let’s delve into the captivating world of gallberry, a native plant that not only beautifies the landscapes of Florida but also plays a crucial role as a pollinator. Whether you’re an avid gardener, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating flora of the region, this article will provide you with valuable insights on how to care for gallberry and its importance in supporting local ecosystems. Understanding Gallberry Gallberry, scientifically known as Ilex glabra, is
IDEAS For Us is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an accredited NGO of the United Nations. The IDEAS mission is to develop ideas, fund action, and scale solutions that solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, one of them certainly being food security. One of our flagship programs is Fleet Farming, an innovative urban agriculture program transforming lawns into farms and empowering all generations to grow their own food. Fleet Farming began in 2014, created
Recent headlines have applauded the success of the complete restoration of the Kissimmee River in Florida. In 1962, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers began straightening the once 103-mile river in an attempt to provide flood protection to developing lands in the area surrounding the floodplain. However, almost immediately, the landscape began to experience significant losses in biodiversity, as well as changes to the natural hydrological cycle. The once prevalent waterfowl saw a 90% decrease
The fight against food apartheids and for food accessibility has been a prevalent topic, both in media and government offices, for years. Many communities suffer due to economic and financial reasons, yet some have been given a bad hand from the beginning – all due to racial discrimination and prejudice. This lack of access to quality food shows the critical examinations needed within these city governments and brings to question what could be done to
Deforestation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been ongoing for decades. Forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Annual deforestation rates exceeded 2.5 million acres in the past five years and are believed to have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic (Schneider, 2020). Poor governance and corruption have created a dangerous mix for the protection of the country’s forests. Constant deforestation and the tropical environment has led to many dangerous landslides in DRC. What
On Monday, February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s Gaziantep Province and sent powerful aftershocks that traveled around 80 kilometers (50 miles) throughout Turkey and Syria. More than 60 aftershocks were recorded. One aftershock measured at 7.5 in magnitude and hit Turkey about nine hours after the initial quake. This is set to be the largest earthquake to hit Turkey since 1939 (Mogul et al., 2023.) The death toll in Turkey has now