healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-31--New Plant-Based Bottles Degrade In Only a Year – And Could Herald The End Of Plastic

Environmental pollution is one of the main problems of modern society .
It is causing severe and irreparable damage to nature and human society and its major effects on wildlife and ecosystems are increasingly felt these days .
Plastic and microplastics have severely polluted the oceans and water supplies , leaching carcinogenic toxins and chemicals into the environment .
Plastic has undoubtedly revolutionized the fields of medicine , transportation , hygiene , high technology , and food preservation , but single-use disposables largely contribute to the vicious cycle of increased plastic waste and pollution .
The UN estimates that 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the oceans , and a report prepared for the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland , predicted that plastic waste in the ocean will outweigh all fish by 2050 .
Together with paper packaging material developer BillerudKorsnäs and bottle manufacturing specialist ALPLA , Dutch biochemical company Avantium is fundraising for their pioneering project , The Paper Bottle Project , that will sustainably convert grown crops into a plant-based plastic and could permanently change the way beverages are packaged .
The project has gained the attention of Danish beer manufacturer Carlsberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Danone .
They signaled that they believe that a new plant-based plastic created from sugars extracted from sustainably-grown plants could replace fossil fuel-based plastics .
Avantium CEO Tom van Aken explained that they attempt to kick-start investment in a revolutionary new bioplastic plant in the Netherlands .
The brewery giant Carlsberg Group intends to sell its pilsner in cardboard bottles lined on the inside with the plant plastic soon .
Avantium posted a picture of Carlsberg ’ s paper bottle on Instagram , and Marcel Lubben , Avantium ’ s Managing Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paper Bottle Project and collaborating with like-minded companies within the Paboco Pioneer Community -- from bottle manufacturers to consumer brands -- on developing new sustainable packaging material is a great opportunity for Avantium .
It is a milestone in the development of high-value applications such as specialty bottles .
The Paper Bottle shows how we , together with partners , can use innovation to help shape packaging for a circular and sustainable future.
” The bio-refinery would break down sustainable plant sugars from corn , wheat , or beets into basic chemical structures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creation of the new plant-based plastic .
The company intends to shift from raw food materials to plant sugars derived from sustainably sourced bio-waste .
Avantium claims that its plant plastic is strong enough to contain carbonated drinks .
The bottles will be made from ‘ PEF ’ , which is an entirely plant-based and recyclable polymer , with superior barrier and thermal properties to standard PEF .
Trials have shown that the plant plastic would decompose in a year using a composter and a few years longer when left outdoors .
Yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be recycled , and added : “ This plastic has very attractive sustainability credentials because it uses no fossil fuels , and can be recycled – but would also degrade in nature much faster than normal plastics do.
” The project , which could land in supermarket shelves as soon as 2023 , has been supported by Coca-Cola and Danone , both of which have been criticized for their contribution to the 300 million tons of fossil fuel-based plastic produced annually .
Van Aken stated that he hopes to have a major investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2020 , and despite the coronavirus lockdown , the project has continued .
Later in the summer , they will reveal partnerships with other food and drink companies .
To make sure the rise of plant plastic won ’ t affect the global food supply chain , Avantium intends to use plant sugars from sustainably sourced biowaste .

Environmental pollution is one of the main problems of modern society. It is causing severe and irreparable damage to nature and human society and its major effects on wildlife and ecosystems are increasingly felt these days.
Plastic and microplastics have severely polluted the oceans and water supplies, leaching carcinogenic toxins and chemicals into the environment.
Plastic has undoubtedly revolutionized the fields of medicine, transportation, hygiene, high technology, and food preservation, but single-use disposables largely contribute to the vicious cycle of increased plastic waste and pollution.
The UN estimates that 100 million tons of plastic are now accumulated in the oceans, and a report prepared for the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, predicted that plastic waste in the ocean will outweigh all fish by 2050.
Together with paper packaging material developer BillerudKorsnäs and bottle manufacturing specialist ALPLA, Dutch biochemical company Avantium is fundraising for their pioneering project, The Paper Bottle Project, that will sustainably convert grown crops into a plant-based plastic and could permanently change the way beverages are packaged.
The project has gained the attention of Danish beer manufacturer Carlsberg and multinational food and beverage titans Coca-Cola and Danone.
They signaled that they believe that a new plant-based plastic created from sugars extracted from sustainably-grown plants could replace fossil fuel-based plastics.
Avantium CEO Tom van Aken explained that they attempt to kick-start investment in a revolutionary new bioplastic plant in the Netherlands.
The brewery giant Carlsberg Group intends to sell its pilsner in cardboard bottles lined on the inside with the plant plastic soon.
The world’s first ‘paper bottle’ for beer?!? Carlsberg has unveiled two new prototypes of a green fibre bottle, which they say is fully recyclable and 100% bio-based 😲 It’s not currently on sale, but what are your thoughts? 🍺 📸: Carlsberg pic.twitter.com/KHMCnLtMP2 — Money Saving Expert (@MoneySavingExp) October 15, 2019
Avantium posted a picture of Carlsberg’s paper bottle on Instagram, and Marcel Lubben, Avantium’s Managing Director, said:
“Participating in the Paper Bottle Project and collaborating with like-minded companies within the Paboco Pioneer Community -- from bottle manufacturers to consumer brands -- on developing new sustainable packaging material is a great opportunity for Avantium.
It is a milestone in the development of high-value applications such as specialty bottles. The Paper Bottle shows how we, together with partners, can use innovation to help shape packaging for a circular and sustainable future.”
The bio-refinery would break down sustainable plant sugars from corn, wheat, or beets into basic chemical structures that would later be rearranged for the creation of the new plant-based plastic.
The company intends to shift from raw food materials to plant sugars derived from sustainably sourced bio-waste. Avantium claims that its plant plastic is strong enough to contain carbonated drinks.
The bottles will be made from ‘PEF’, which is an entirely plant-based and recyclable polymer, with superior barrier and thermal properties to standard PEF.
Trials have shown that the plant plastic would decompose in a year using a composter and a few years longer when left outdoors.
Yet, Van Aken explains that it should be recycled, and added:
“This plastic has very attractive sustainability credentials because it uses no fossil fuels, and can be recycled – but would also degrade in nature much faster than normal plastics do.”
Our PEF is a 100% plant-based, 100% recyclable plastic with superior performance properties compared to today’s widely used petroleum-based packaging materials. #circulareconomy https://t.co/9XmrAaceBT — Avantium (@Avantium) April 30, 2020
The project, which could land in supermarket shelves as soon as 2023, has been supported by Coca-Cola and Danone, both of which have been criticized for their contribution to the 300 million tons of fossil fuel-based plastic produced annually.
Van Aken stated that he hopes to have a major investment in the bioplastics plant by the end of 2020, and despite the coronavirus lockdown, the project has continued.
Later in the summer, they will reveal partnerships with other food and drink companies.
To make sure the rise of plant plastic won’t affect the global food supply chain, Avantium intends to use plant sugars from sustainably sourced biowaste.
Sources:
www.ecowatch.com
www.ladbible.com
www.theguardian.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-01--Dolphins Bring Gifts From The Sea In Apparent Response To Lack Of Human Interaction

The coronavirus forced the entire world to take a few-month break , with people being urged to remain at home as one of the top strategies to flatten the curve .
Yet , while we all found it difficult to cope with the quarantine measures and isolate , nature seems to be enjoying the peace .
Yet , there is a new turn of events , apparently , at least for the dolphins at Tin Can Bay in Queensland , Australia !
The cute sea mammals seem to miss visitors !
The dolphins have been lining up to bring gifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re missing interaction with humans.
” All year round , people visit Barnacles Café & Dolphin feeding and interact with wild humpback dolphins .
These cute wild dolphins seem to enjoy the fresh fish visitors are allowed to treat them .
In the middle of March , Australia issued strict quarantine rules , so the humpbacks may have been perplexed by the sudden disappearance of their friends .
Therefore , the seven-dolphin pod started bringing gifts ashore , such as barnacle-encrusted bottles , shells , wood , sea sponges , and fragments of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mystique,29 , has been bringing ashore an increasingly generous selection of items .
One of the volunteers that feed the dolphins , Lyn McPherson , explained : ‘ ( He ) brings in objects on his rostrum or beak , and then he carefully presents them to us .
‘ What we have to do is give him a fish in return… We haven ’ t trained him , but he has trained us to do this .
We swear he has a collection waiting to bring to us.
’ “ The pod @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing us how much they ’ re missing the public interaction and attention .
They are definitely missing you all.
” Even though they have done it in the past as well , this time , they display the behavior more often .
“ Nothing surprises me with dolphins and their behavior anymore .
They do everything – they use tools , they have culture , they have something similar to names in signature whistles.
” Dolphins are one of the most intelligent animal species on the planet .
While they have always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons to love them .
They have even found that dolphins display skills and sophistication previously attributed only to people , like strong problem-solving capabilities and a complex system of communication .
Yet , McGovern explained that we should not project our own feelings with theirs and speculated it may be a “ play-like behavior ” : “ In all likelihood , they probably don ’ t miss humans per se … They probably miss a free meal and the routine .
They often play with bits of weed and coral and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their rostrum ( nose ) .They ’ re used to getting fed now , so they ’ re used to humans coming in .
When it ’ s not happening , maybe it ’ s just out of boredom.
” However , while border control remains strict , states and territories have been easing restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings and business .
Barnacles Café has reopened after the phasing out of coronavirus restrictions , so they will now get all the attention , play , and food they were longing for @

The coronavirus forced the entire world to take a few-month break, with people being urged to remain at home as one of the top strategies to flatten the curve.
Yet, while we all found it difficult to cope with the quarantine measures and isolate, nature seems to be enjoying the peace. Yet, there is a new turn of events, apparently, at least for the dolphins at Tin Can Bay in Queensland, Australia!
The cute sea mammals seem to miss visitors!
The dolphins have been lining up to bring gifts ashore – “apparently because they’re missing interaction with humans.”
All year round, people visit Barnacles Café& Dolphin feeding and interact with wild humpback dolphins. These cute wild dolphins seem to enjoy the fresh fish visitors are allowed to treat them.
In the middle of March, Australia issued strict quarantine rules, so the humpbacks may have been perplexed by the sudden disappearance of their friends.
Therefore, the seven-dolphin pod started bringing gifts ashore, such as barnacle-encrusted bottles, shells, wood, sea sponges, and fragments of coral.
One of them, called Mystique,29, has been bringing ashore an increasingly generous selection of items.
One of the volunteers that feed the dolphins, Lyn McPherson, explained:
‘(He) brings in objects on his rostrum or beak, and then he carefully presents them to us. ‘What we have to do is give him a fish in return… We haven’t trained him, but he has trained us to do this. We swear he has a collection waiting to bring to us.’
The café wrote on Facebook:
“The pod has been bringing us regular gifts, showing us how much they’re missing the public interaction and attention. They are definitely missing you all.”
Even though they have done it in the past as well, this time, they display the behavior more often.
Dolphin expert and University of Queensland Ph.D. student Barry McGovern explains:
“Nothing surprises me with dolphins and their behavior anymore. They do everything – they use tools, they have culture, they have something similar to names in signature whistles.”
Dolphins are one of the most intelligent animal species on the planet. While they have always fascinated us, researchers keep discovering more reasons to love them.
They have even found that dolphins display skills and sophistication previously attributed only to people, like strong problem-solving capabilities and a complex system of communication.
Yet, McGovern explained that we should not project our own feelings with theirs and speculated it may be a “play-like behavior”:
“In all likelihood, they probably don’t miss humans per se … They probably miss a free meal and the routine.
They often play with bits of weed and coral and all sorts of things and just leave it on their rostrum (nose).They’re used to getting fed now, so they’re used to humans coming in. When it’s not happening, maybe it’s just out of boredom.”
However, while border control remains strict, states and territories have been easing restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings and business.
Barnacles Café has reopened after the phasing out of coronavirus restrictions, so they will now get all the attention, play, and food they were longing for!
Sources:
7news.com.au
metro.co.uk
www.news.com.au


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-01--Drones Will Plant 40,000 Trees This Month With 1 Billion Goal Set For 2028

I remember that my teacher used every opportunity to point out the importance of trees at school .
We were simply told that they are the lungs of our planet , and she insisted that we all planted at least one tree in our lifetime .
But when did we start ignoring the importance of trees ?
Deforestation is one of the main causes of numerous issues in our environment , since trees are our basic lines of defense against global warming , as they absorb and store carbon dioxide .
Therefore , a Canadian startup , Flash Forest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has set the lofty goal to plant a billion trees by 2028 !
The drone reforestation company “ modifies drones to fire rapidly germinating tree seeds into the soil ” and combines technology , software , and ecological science ” to surpass traditional tree-planting efforts and rapidly accelerate global reforestation efforts.
” Flash Forest hopes to reduce carbon emissions “ enough to have a significant and measurable impact on climate change within the next decade.
” The company intends to use its new technology to spot the best planting areas on fire-scorched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the help of a pneumatic machine attached to a drone , they will fire specially designed seedpods into the ground .
The pods contain germinated seeds , fertilizer , and a proprietary blend of “ secret ” ingredients .
Next , a spray drone will provide nutrients to boost the growth of the seedlings , and they will then send mapping drones to monitor progress .
This month alone , the startup hopes to plant over 40,000 trees in the Toronto region , and it will also plant up to 300,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The deforestation process is an expensive , time-consuming , and labor-intensive job .
Just for comparison , a man can plant around 1,500 seed pods by hands daily , while their drones can plant 10,000 to 20,000 at present , and the company believes that they will eventually be able to plant 100,000 a day .
Plus , it is much cheaper .
“ Flash Forest is a reforestation company that can plant at 10 times the normal rate and at 20 percent of the cost of traditional tree planting techniques .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of accuracy , precision , and speed to the reforestation industry.
” Flash Forest co-founder and chief strategy officer Angelique Ahlstrom commented that “ there are a lot of different attempts to tackle reforestation ” , but “ they ’ re still failing , with a net loss of 7 billion trees every year.
” She explains that we can not fight deforestation by planting trees alone , but their system will surely contribute to its mitigation .
It will “ get into trickier areas that human planters can ’ t ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or eventually 8 species .
“ We very much prioritize biodiversity , so we try to plant species that are native to the land as opposed to monocultures .
We work with local seed banks and also take into account that the different changes that climate change brings with temperature rise , anticipating what the climate will be like in five to eight years when these trees are much older and have grown to a more mature stage , and how that will affect them.
” “ I think that drones are absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we ’ re saying are necessary to achieve some of our carbon sequestration goals as a global society ( and ) when you look at the potential for drones , we plant 10 times faster than humans .
”

I remember that my teacher used every opportunity to point out the importance of trees at school. We were simply told that they are the lungs of our planet, and she insisted that we all planted at least one tree in our lifetime.
But when did we start ignoring the importance of trees?
Deforestation is one of the main causes of numerous issues in our environment, since trees are our basic lines of defense against global warming, as they absorb and store carbon dioxide.
Therefore, a Canadian startup, Flash Forest, hopes to revolutionize the process of reforestation and has set the lofty goal to plant a billion trees by 2028!
The drone reforestation company “ modifies drones to fire rapidly germinating tree seeds into the soil” and combines technology, software, and ecological science” to surpass traditional tree-planting efforts and rapidly accelerate global reforestation efforts.”
Flash Forest hopes to reduce carbon emissions “enough to have a significant and measurable impact on climate change within the next decade.”
The company intends to use its new technology to spot the best planting areas on fire-scorched land just north of Toronto. Then, with the help of a pneumatic machine attached to a drone, they will fire specially designed seedpods into the ground.
The pods contain germinated seeds, fertilizer, and a proprietary blend of “secret” ingredients. Next, a spray drone will provide nutrients to boost the growth of the seedlings, and they will then send mapping drones to monitor progress.
This month alone, the startup hopes to plant over 40,000 trees in the Toronto region, and it will also plant up to 300,000 trees in Hawaii later this year.
The deforestation process is an expensive, time-consuming, and labor-intensive job.
Just for comparison, a man can plant around 1,500 seed pods by hands daily, while their drones can plant 10,000 to 20,000 at present, and the company believes that they will eventually be able to plant 100,000 a day. Plus, it is much cheaper.
The company said:
“Flash Forest is a reforestation company that can plant at 10 times the normal rate and at 20 percent of the cost of traditional tree planting techniques.
With drone engineering, we bring new levels of accuracy, precision, and speed to the reforestation industry.”
Flash Forest co-founder and chief strategy officer Angelique Ahlstrom commented that “there are a lot of different attempts to tackle reforestation”, but “they’re still failing, with a net loss of 7 billion trees every year.”
She explains that we cannot fight deforestation by planting trees alone, but their system will surely contribute to its mitigation. It will “ get into trickier areas that human planters can’t”, and each planting will consist of 4 or eventually 8 species.
Ahlstrom said:
“We very much prioritize biodiversity, so we try to plant species that are native to the land as opposed to monocultures. We work with local seed banks and also take into account that the different changes that climate change brings with temperature rise, anticipating what the climate will be like in five to eight years when these trees are much older and have grown to a more mature stage, and how that will affect them.”
She added:
“I think that drones are absolutely necessary to hit the kind of targets that we’re saying are necessary to achieve some of our carbon sequestration goals as a global society (and) when you look at the potential for drones, we plant 10 times faster than humans.”
Sources:
consciousreminder.com
www.newsweek.com
www.kickstarter.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-01--Ethiopia ‘Breaks World Record’ By Planting 350 Million Trees In 12 Hours

The importance of trees is undeniable for the entire planet .
They improve air quality , conserve water , provide oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide , preserve the soil , ameliorate the climate , and support wildlife .
However , deforestation is a huge problem in numerous countries across the world and usually happens due to the personal needs of locals , like hunting , agriculture , fuel , and even for religious reasons , at times .
To combat the negative effects of deforestation in their country and prevent climate change , last year , Ethiopian officials reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a single day , which could possibly be the new world record .
The campaign was a part of a national initiative to grow 4 billion trees throughout the country during “ the rainy season ” , which is between May and October .
Three days before the event , volunteers across the country were given the seedlings , many of which were of an indigenous species , but there were also fruit trees like the avocado .
The seedlings being planted by volunteers were counted by officials .
Public offices even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ servants can participate , and each citizen was encouraged to plant at least 40 seedlings .
People were advised to devote to planting and caring for the trees by state-run media , and employees from foreign embassies in Ethiopia , and international and regional organizations took part in the project as well .
The exercise , dubbed the Green Legacy Initiative , was led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and happened across 1,000 different locations .
The news that in only 12 hours , they managed to plant 350 million trees came via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Innovation and Technology Getahun Mekuria .
If proven , it will break the previous world record which stands at 50 million trees planted in India in 2016 .
Plus , that will mean that it has surpassed the Green Legacy goal , conceived by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed , of planting 200 million trees in a day at over 1,000 sites .
According to the UN , since the early 1900s , Ethiopia ’ s forest coverage has precipitously declined from 35 percent of total land to barely 4 percent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ethiopia ’ s population depends on agriculture as a livelihood , these numbers are devastating .
Moreover , the country is also affected by the effects of the climate crisis , soil erosion , deforestation , land degradation , recurrent droughts , and flooding exacerbated by agriculture .
According to Bekele Benti , a bus driver in the country ’ s capital Addis Ababa : “ As a bus driver , with frequent trips across the country , I have witnessed the extent of deforestation in different parts of Ethiopia .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned to be bare lands within a few years .
This is a great opportunity for me and fellow Ethiopians to contribute to our country ’ s better future towards a green and environmentally well-positioned Ethiopia.
” According to officials , this initiative will have numerous benefits , like improved living conditions , climate stability , and rebuilt agricultural plots and rural economies .
It will also support social development and will encourage Ethiopians to remain at home .
According to the World Food Programme , the initiative is “ critical for Ethiopia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forest resources over the years.
” Dan Ridley-Ellis , the head of the Centre for Wood Science and Technology at Edinburgh Napier University , explains : “ Trees not only help mitigate climate change by absorbing the carbon dioxide in the air , but they also have huge benefits in combating desertification and land degradation , particularly in arid countries .
They also provide food , shelter , fuel , fodder , medicine , materials , and protection of the water supply .
This truly impressive feat is not just the simple planting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge and complicated challenge to take account of the short- and long-term needs of both the trees and the people .
The forester ’ s mantra ‘ the right tree in the right place ’ increasingly needs to consider the effects of climate change , as well as the ecological , social , cultural , and economic dimension.
” Numerous scientists claim that afforestation , or the process of restoring forests in their natural forms , is one of the most efficient ways to combat global warming .
A study published in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an effective way to reverse climate change .
Researchers at Swiss university ETH Zurich estimated that restoring the world ’ s lost forests could remove two-thirds of all the planet-warming carbon that is in the atmosphere due to human activity .

The importance of trees is undeniable for the entire planet. They improve air quality, conserve water, provide oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, preserve the soil, ameliorate the climate, and support wildlife.
However, deforestation is a huge problem in numerous countries across the world and usually happens due to the personal needs of locals, like hunting, agriculture, fuel, and even for religious reasons, at times.
To combat the negative effects of deforestation in their country and prevent climate change, last year, Ethiopian officials reported that they have planted around 350 million trees in a single day, which could possibly be the new world record.
The campaign was a part of a national initiative to grow 4 billion trees throughout the country during “the rainy season”, which is between May and October.
Three days before the event, volunteers across the country were given the seedlings, many of which were of an indigenous species, but there were also fruit trees like the avocado.
The seedlings being planted by volunteers were counted by officials.
Public offices even had days off, so that civil servants can participate, and each citizen was encouraged to plant at least 40 seedlings.
People were advised to devote to planting and caring for the trees by state-run media, and employees from foreign embassies in Ethiopia, and international and regional organizations took part in the project as well.
The exercise, dubbed the Green Legacy Initiative, was led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and happened across 1,000 different locations.
The news that in only 12 hours, they managed to plant 350 million trees came via a tweet by Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology Getahun Mekuria.
If proven, it will break the previous world record which stands at 50 million trees planted in India in 2016. Plus, that will mean that it has surpassed the Green Legacy goal, conceived by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, of planting 200 million trees in a day at over 1,000 sites.
According to the UN, since the early 1900s, Ethiopia’s forest coverage has precipitously declined from 35 percent of total land to barely 4 percent in the 2000s.
Because 80% of Ethiopia’s population depends on agriculture as a livelihood, these numbers are devastating.
Moreover, the country is also affected by the effects of the climate crisis, soil erosion, deforestation, land degradation, recurrent droughts, and flooding exacerbated by agriculture.
According to Bekele Benti, a bus driver in the country’s capital Addis Ababa:
“As a bus driver, with frequent trips across the country, I have witnessed the extent of deforestation in different parts of Ethiopia. It’s really frustrating to see forest-covered areas turned to be bare lands within a few years.
This is a great opportunity for me and fellow Ethiopians to contribute to our country’s better future towards a green and environmentally well-positioned Ethiopia.”
According to officials, this initiative will have numerous benefits, like improved living conditions, climate stability, and rebuilt agricultural plots and rural economies. It will also support social development and will encourage Ethiopians to remain at home.
According to the World Food Programme, the initiative is “critical for Ethiopia which had lost billions of trees and forest resources over the years.”
Dan Ridley-Ellis, the head of the Centre for Wood Science and Technology at Edinburgh Napier University, explains:
“Trees not only help mitigate climate change by absorbing the carbon dioxide in the air, but they also have huge benefits in combating desertification and land degradation, particularly in arid countries. They also provide food, shelter, fuel, fodder, medicine, materials, and protection of the water supply.
This truly impressive feat is not just the simple planting of trees, but part of a huge and complicated challenge to take account of the short- and long-term needs of both the trees and the people. The forester’s mantra ‘the right tree in the right place’ increasingly needs to consider the effects of climate change, as well as the ecological, social, cultural, and economic dimension.”
Numerous scientists claim that afforestation, or the process of restoring forests in their natural forms, is one of the most efficient ways to combat global warming.
A study published in the journal Science confirmed that these initiatives might be an effective way to reverse climate change.
Researchers at Swiss university ETH Zurich estimated that restoring the world’s lost forests could remove two-thirds of all the planet-warming carbon that is in the atmosphere due to human activity.
Sources:
edition.cnn.com
www.euronews.com
www.bbc.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-01--Trained Dogs Prevent Poachers From Killing 45 Rhinos In South Africa

There are countless reasons why we consider dogs our best friends .
To name a few , they are incredibly loyal , brave , and caring .
Even though these fellows are far smaller than a rhino , with joined efforts , they have proven to be highly successful in protecting the massive mammals .
Rhino poaching has become a major problem in Africa since 2008 , and the number of killed rhinos has been on the rise until 2015 .
In 2015 , 1,349 rhinos died , and in the past 10 years , 8,000 more lost their lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fortunately , this number started to fall since then , but still , a lot of these animals are killed by poachers every year .
Consequently , the WWF reports that African rhinos are now classified as critically endangered , and only about 5,000 of them remain in the wild .
Even 80 % of all rhinos live in South Africa , so the country had the highest number of recorded poaching criminals .
Last year , more than 250 people were arrested for poaching and rhino trafficking .
The Greater Kruger National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rhinos , and more than 5,000 rhinos are being protected in the intensively protected zones .
Also , it is the biggest game reserve in South Africa and was created on May 31 , 1926 , by the National Parks Act by merging Shingwedzi and Sabie Game Reserves .
It is also the home of about 150 mammals , 500 bird species , and 100 reptiles .
To protect wildlife from poachers and illegal traders , the Southern African Wildlife College trained dogs , as part of a project run by the College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the K9 Master , Johan van Straaten , with proper training at a younger age , they saved about 45 rhinos since February 2018 , when the free tracking dogs became operational .
A 29-year-old photographer from Cape Town , Sean Viljoen , took photos of the dogs in action at the South African Wildlife College .
“ In the areas where the Southern African Wildlife College patrol , the success rate of the dogs is around 68 percent using both on and off-leash free tracking dogs , compared to between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity .
Over the past decade , over 8,000 rhinos have been lost to poaching making it the country hardest hit by this poaching onslaught .
The project is helping ensure the survival of southern Africa ’ s rich biodiversity and its wildlife including its rhino which has been severely impacted by wildlife crime .
The game-changer has been the free tracking dogs who are able to track at speeds much faster than a human can in terrain where the best human trackers would lose spoor .
“ The breeds of the free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involves Bloodhounds , beagles , Belgian Malinois , Foxhounds , Blue Ticks , and many others .
They are trained to ‘ benefit required counter-poaching initiatives ’ which includes free tracking , incursion , detection , patrol , and apprehension dogs .
“ They begin training from birth and are socialized from a very young age .
They learn how to track , bay at a person in a tree and follow basic obedience .
At six months we put all that training together more formally -- they do have the necessary skill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ younger age but are not mature enough to handle all the pressures of real operations .
Depending on a number of factors dogs become operational at around 18 months old.
” The K9 team continues with its work amid the coronavirus pandemic as well , and on May 7th , the Southern African Wildlife College celebrated the first birthday of the black and tan hound puppies .
In half a year , they will join the veterans in the struggle to protect endangered wildlife .
Yet , numerous factors are needed to fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engagement , biological management , international and national coordination , financial support , and capacity building .

There are countless reasons why we consider dogs our best friends. To name a few, they are incredibly loyal, brave, and caring.
Even though these fellows are far smaller than a rhino, with joined efforts, they have proven to be highly successful in protecting the massive mammals.
Rhino poaching has become a major problem in Africa since 2008, and the number of killed rhinos has been on the rise until 2015. In 2015, 1,349 rhinos died, and in the past 10 years, 8,000 more lost their lives due to poaching and illegal trades.
Fortunately, this number started to fall since then, but still, a lot of these animals are killed by poachers every year. Consequently, the WWF reports that African rhinos are now classified as critically endangered, and only about 5,000 of them remain in the wild.
Even 80% of all rhinos live in South Africa, so the country had the highest number of recorded poaching criminals. Last year, more than 250 people were arrested for poaching and rhino trafficking.
The Greater Kruger National Park is the home to over 7,000 rhinos, and more than 5,000 rhinos are being protected in the intensively protected zones.
Also, it is the biggest game reserve in South Africa and was created on May 31, 1926, by the National Parks Act by merging Shingwedzi and Sabie Game Reserves. It is also the home of about 150 mammals, 500 bird species, and 100 reptiles.
To protect wildlife from poachers and illegal traders, the Southern African Wildlife College trained dogs, as part of a project run by the College and Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance.
According to the K9 Master, Johan van Straaten, with proper training at a younger age, they saved about 45 rhinos since February 2018, when the free tracking dogs became operational.
A 29-year-old photographer from Cape Town, Sean Viljoen, took photos of the dogs in action at the South African Wildlife College.
Johan van Straaten explained:
“In the areas where the Southern African Wildlife College patrol, the success rate of the dogs is around 68 percent using both on and off-leash free tracking dogs, compared to between three to five percent with no canine capacity.
Over the past decade, over 8,000 rhinos have been lost to poaching making it the country hardest hit by this poaching onslaught. The project is helping ensure the survival of southern Africa’s rich biodiversity and its wildlife including its rhino which has been severely impacted by wildlife crime.
The game-changer has been the free tracking dogs who are able to track at speeds much faster than a human can in terrain where the best human trackers would lose spoor. “
The breeds of the free tracking dogs vary, and the program involves Bloodhounds, beagles, Belgian Malinois, Foxhounds, Blue Ticks, and many others. They are trained to ‘benefit required counter-poaching initiatives’ which includes free tracking, incursion, detection, patrol, and apprehension dogs.
Johan van Straaten said:
“They begin training from birth and are socialized from a very young age. They learn how to track, bay at a person in a tree and follow basic obedience.
At six months we put all that training together more formally -- they do have the necessary skill set to do the work at a younger age but are not mature enough to handle all the pressures of real operations.
Depending on a number of factors dogs become operational at around 18 months old.”
The K9 team continues with its work amid the coronavirus pandemic as well, and on May 7th, the Southern African Wildlife College celebrated the first birthday of the black and tan hound puppies. In half a year, they will join the veterans in the struggle to protect endangered wildlife.
Yet, numerous factors are needed to fully protect the wildlife, such as community engagement, biological management, international and national coordination, financial support, and capacity building.
Sources:
www.timesnownews.com
www.dailymail.co.uk
www.goodnewsnetwork.org


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-02--Dog Meets Sibling From Same Litter At Park And They Instantly Start Hugging

Dogs are truly our best friends , due to numerous reasons .
These loving animals are simply amazing- they are caring , loyal , fun , and smart .
Dogs develop strong bonds with both , their animal and human family .
The intensity of the bond with its siblings depends on the time the dog spends with its littermates .
Yet , some signs indicate that the dogs recognize each other later in life , like their body language , ( being alert , sniffing , tail wagging , staring ) , being very attentive or calm , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A story shared recently melted numerous hearts .
Namely , Susan Killip wrote about the surprise meeting of two dogs , the siblings cockapoos Monty and Rosie , who shared a special hug when they met after they have been separated as puppies .
Susan described it as “ lovely , they both just jumped up and hugged each other ” , and commented that “ it was amazing they remembered each other after 10 months of not seeing each other.
” The dogs were close from their birth last June , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six dogs , these two dogs were the closest .
“ They were born at Bishop Middleham on 30th June .
There were 6 puppies , but Monty and Rosie were always together .
We had picked Rosie as she was the little quiet puppy in the corner and our friend Jean , who decided to get a puppy too , picked Monty .
Due to complications with the breeder , Jean looked after Rosie for 2 weeks after we picked her up in September as we already had a holiday booked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much fun .
We picked her up after our holiday and brought her back home and she never saw Monty again until about 3 weeks ago , as Jean and David live in the next village , so we never see them .
We often text each other to see how the dogs are doing , but we never had time due to work commitments to meet up.
” The surprise reunion went viral on Twitter after Libby Pincher posted a conversation with her dad .
His business partner , Dave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Durham , and he noticed a similar-looking dog .
When they approached each other , the owners started talking , and realized that the dogs were from the same litter !
“ So , Dave was out walking his dog , and there was a couple walking towards him with a white version of his dog .
Turns out they are brother and sister from the same litter .
But instead of just playing like they do with other dogs , look at this.
” Susan and her followers believe the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts believe in such claims as well .
Steven R. Lindsy confirms that dogs can identify their siblings and parents later in life , but only if they have spent over 6 weeks together .
First of all , the nose of a dog is 10,000 times more sensitive than ours , so they probably smell their siblings .
Plus , many studies indicate that dogs can recognize and remember specific faces , including the one of their siblings .
Moreover , DNA may also play a role .
Yet , their reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something comforting or familiar in the other dog .
“ Dogs of the same breed often gravitate toward each other .
What we know is this : The scent of another dog stays with a dog for a long time … But whether the dog is processing that it ’ s a familial connection , we ’ ll probably never know for sure.
” Even though “ it ’ s a bit difficult at the moment , but after this is all over ” , Susan and Monty ’ s owner decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time together in the future !

Dogs are truly our best friends, due to numerous reasons. These loving animals are simply amazing- they are caring, loyal, fun, and smart. Dogs develop strong bonds with both, their animal and human family.
The intensity of the bond with its siblings depends on the time the dog spends with its littermates.
Yet, some signs indicate that the dogs recognize each other later in life, like their body language, ( being alert, sniffing, tail wagging, staring), being very attentive or calm, or staying very close to the other dog.
A story shared recently melted numerous hearts. Namely, Susan Killip wrote about the surprise meeting of two dogs, the siblings cockapoos Monty and Rosie, who shared a special hug when they met after they have been separated as puppies.
Susan described it as “lovely, they both just jumped up and hugged each other”, and commented that “it was amazing they remembered each other after 10 months of not seeing each other.”
The dogs were close from their birth last June, and even though the pack consisted of six dogs, these two dogs were the closest.
Susan added:
“They were born at Bishop Middleham on 30th June. There were 6 puppies, but Monty and Rosie were always together. We had picked Rosie as she was the little quiet puppy in the corner and our friend Jean, who decided to get a puppy too, picked Monty.
Due to complications with the breeder, Jean looked after Rosie for 2 weeks after we picked her up in September as we already had a holiday booked. They spent a week together and had so much fun.
We picked her up after our holiday and brought her back home and she never saw Monty again until about 3 weeks ago, as Jean and David live in the next village, so we never see them. We often text each other to see how the dogs are doing, but we never had time due to work commitments to meet up.”
The surprise reunion went viral on Twitter after Libby Pincher posted a conversation with her dad.
pls look at what my dad sent me this morning I cannot even😭❣🐶 pic.twitter.com/QTy5J8uEwZ — 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐘 🦋 (@libpincher) May 19, 2020
His business partner, Dave, walked his cockapoo Monty in Aycliffe, County Durham, and he noticed a similar-looking dog. When they approached each other, the owners started talking, and realized that the dogs were from the same litter!
He explained the chance encounter:
“So, Dave was out walking his dog, and there was a couple walking towards him with a white version of his dog. Turns out they are brother and sister from the same litter. But instead of just playing like they do with other dogs, look at this.”
The post received almost a million likes!
Susan and her followers believe the two dogs recognized each other, and some experts believe in such claims as well.
Steven R. Lindsy confirms that dogs can identify their siblings and parents later in life, but only if they have spent over 6 weeks together.
First of all, the nose of a dog is 10,000 times more sensitive than ours, so they probably smell their siblings. Plus, many studies indicate that dogs can recognize and remember specific faces, including the one of their siblings. Moreover, DNA may also play a role.
Yet, their reaction might be due to the dogs recognizing something comforting or familiar in the other dog.
Tufts University explains:
“Dogs of the same breed often gravitate toward each other. What we know is this: The scent of another dog stays with a dog for a long time … But whether the dog is processing that it’s a familial connection, we’ll probably never know for sure.”
Even though “it’s a bit difficult at the moment, but after this is all over”, Susan and Monty’s owner decided to make sure the siblings will spend more time together in the future!
Awesome!
Sources:
twentytwowords.com
www.thedodo.com
www.boredpanda.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-02--11 Plants That You Can Always Regrow From Kitchen Scraps

While our diets need to be rich in fresh veggies and fruits , the best way to reap all their benefits is to make sure they are organically grown , at home .
Therefore , all those who have a backyard garden are blessed with the opportunity to eat the food they have grown on their own .
The taste of a fresh vegetable or fruit produced on your own is much different from the produce we buy at grocery stores , which have been harvested for days before we buy them .
Apart from improving your health , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise and will relieve stress .
At the same time , you will save money and time .
If you don ’ t have a yard , you can start an indoor garden on a windowsill , and still enjoy these benefits .
Moreover , it is much simpler than most of you believe .
While the most common ways of planting include the use of seeds or seedlings and pruning vegetables , you should definitely try regrowing kitchen scraps !
In this way , you will turn the house into a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can regrow from scraps : 1 .
Garlic -- Choose a large clove of organic garlic , place it with the root down into the soil , and place the pot in a sunny area , exposed to direct sunlight .
2 .
Carrot greens- Set aside about two inches on the end of the carrot , and submerge half of it in a dish with one inch water .
Keep it in a sunny place for two weeks , and the new leaves will appear .
In about a month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have appeared on the cut end .
3 .
Sweet potatoes -- Sweet potatoes sprout easily in water , and then you can replant them for a longer crop .
4 .
Potatoes- You can use any part of the potato that has an ‘ eye ’ on them ( visible sprouts ) .
Leave the scraps to dry out overnight and then plant them in soil with the eyes facing up .
5 .
Celery- Dip the part of the celery with the root in a shallow dish with water to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transplant the stalk to a soil-filled container .
6 .
Beets- Place the beet tops , ( where the leaves and stems join onto the root ) , in a container with water for a few days .
Transplant them when they sprout or use them right away .
7 .
Scallion- Cut off the root of the scallion , leave about 1″ to 2″ of the stem , and place it in a jar with water .
8 .
Basil- Place a 10 cm- stem into a glass of water , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roots start to grow , transplant the cuttings into pots or in the garden .
9 .
Onion- Place the top of the onion in a tray with water , and once the small side roots appear , you can plant it out in the soil .
10 .
Rosemary- Take 6- to 8-inch stem cuttings , remove the leaves from the lower half , and dip them in a glass of water , on a warm place in your home .
11 .
Lettuce- Any lettuce that grows in heads , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regrows easily .
In a bowl , place the lettuce leaves with little water , and leave it in a sunny area .
Wash the leaves with water daily , and in a few weeks , new roots will grow along with the new leaves .
You will be delighted with the results !

While our diets need to be rich in fresh veggies and fruits, the best way to reap all their benefits is to make sure they are organically grown, at home.
Therefore, all those who have a backyard garden are blessed with the opportunity to eat the food they have grown on their own.
The taste of a fresh vegetable or fruit produced on your own is much different from the produce we buy at grocery stores, which have been harvested for days before we buy them.
Apart from improving your health, a garden will help you get regular physical exercise and will relieve stress. At the same time, you will save money and time.
If you don’t have a yard, you can start an indoor garden on a windowsill, and still enjoy these benefits. Moreover, it is much simpler than most of you believe. While the most common ways of planting include the use of seeds or seedlings and pruning vegetables, you should definitely try regrowing kitchen scraps!
In this way, you will turn the house into a small green garden!
Here are 11 plants you can regrow from scraps:
1. Garlic-- Choose a large clove of organic garlic, place it with the root down into the soil, and place the pot in a sunny area, exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Carrot greens- Set aside about two inches on the end of the carrot, and submerge half of it in a dish with one inch water. Keep it in a sunny place for two weeks, and the new leaves will appear. In about a month, the tops will be bushy and roots will have appeared on the cut end.
3. Sweet potatoes-- Sweet potatoes sprout easily in water, and then you can replant them for a longer crop.
4. Potatoes- You can use any part of the potato that has an ‘eye’ on them (visible sprouts). Leave the scraps to dry out overnight and then plant them in soil with the eyes facing up.
5. Celery- Dip the part of the celery with the root in a shallow dish with water to sprout. In about a week, transplant the stalk to a soil-filled container.
6. Beets- Place the beet tops, (where the leaves and stems join onto the root), in a container with water for a few days. Transplant them when they sprout or use them right away.
7. Scallion- Cut off the root of the scallion, leave about 1″ to 2″ of the stem, and place it in a jar with water.
8. Basil- Place a 10 cm- stem into a glass of water, with the leaves submerged, and when the roots start to grow, transplant the cuttings into pots or in the garden.
9. Onion- Place the top of the onion in a tray with water, and once the small side roots appear, you can plant it out in the soil.
10. Rosemary- Take 6- to 8-inch stem cuttings, remove the leaves from the lower half, and dip them in a glass of water, on a warm place in your home.
11. Lettuce- Any lettuce that grows in heads, like romaine, butterhead, and iceberg, regrows easily. In a bowl, place the lettuce leaves with little water, and leave it in a sunny area. Wash the leaves with water daily, and in a few weeks, new roots will grow along with the new leaves.
You will be delighted with the results!
Sources:
www.apieceofrainbow.com
www.familyhandyman.com
www.burke.org


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-03--Toxic People Don’t Deserve To Be A Part Of Your Life, Even If They Are Family

The world is a fascinating place , I assure you , and life can be wonderful .
If you haven ’ t realized it yet , you might have been surrounded by too much negativity in your life .
Let ’ s face it , none of us is perfect .
We all make mistakes , we hurt the ones we love , we mess up , we are stubborn and grumpy , we get disappointed and sad.. but toxic people are dangerous .
These people never self-reflect , they are smart , but know nothing of emotional intelligence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , generous , kind , and caring individuals .
Sometimes , these people end up trapped , full of toxic energy , in the company of people who poison their lives , without even being aware of it .
It is never easy to cut ties with a fake friend or a cruel colleague , but it is even more difficult when you have to deal with a toxic relative .
Our family is our home , our sacred place in life , the only place where we can feel protected , safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things are not always that simple .
Sometimes , our closest ones can start negatively affecting our life .
There are things you should never tolerate- when they try to control your own choices , your entire life , or when they blame you for everything , constantly criticize you and rob you of your dreams .
Don ’ t let them destroy your life , even if they are the ones you love the most .
No one is allowed to treat you bad and destroy everything you hold dear and being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If they don ’ t respect you , they deserve to be treated like strangers .
It is tough to accept it at first..it can get even tougher and more complex to come to terms and try to deal with it .
Yet , it is not rude nor selfish to protect yourself and cut toxic family members .
Unfortunately , no one can completely avoid toxic people .
We meet them daily , work with them , live with them .
What you need to understand is that you can not change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try .
Therefore , it is better to stop trying and save your energy .
Focus on yourself and change your life instead .
You are the creator of your life , and you are the one responsible for your happiness and health .
Don ’ t be afraid to take your life back and listen to your heart .
Every single one of us deserves to be treated right , respected , cared for , loves .
We all deserve peace and tranquility .
If anyone is trying to take it away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to choose yourself , and walk away .

The world is a fascinating place, I assure you, and life can be wonderful. If you haven’t realized it yet, you might have been surrounded by too much negativity in your life.
Let’s face it, none of us is perfect. We all make mistakes, we hurt the ones we love, we mess up, we are stubborn and grumpy, we get disappointed and sad.. but toxic people are dangerous.
These people never self-reflect, they are smart, but know nothing of emotional intelligence. Yet, their victims are usually open-hearted, generous, kind, and caring individuals.
Sometimes, these people end up trapped, full of toxic energy, in the company of people who poison their lives, without even being aware of it. It is never easy to cut ties with a fake friend or a cruel colleague, but it is even more difficult when you have to deal with a toxic relative.
Our family is our home, our sacred place in life, the only place where we can feel protected, safe, and loved unconditionally. Yet, things are not always that simple. Sometimes, our closest ones can start negatively affecting our life.
There are things you should never tolerate- when they try to control your own choices, your entire life, or when they blame you for everything, constantly criticize you and rob you of your dreams.
Don’t let them destroy your life, even if they are the ones you love the most. No one is allowed to treat you bad and destroy everything you hold dear and being related by blood is no excuse!
If they don’t respect you, they deserve to be treated like strangers.
It is tough to accept it at first..it can get even tougher and more complex to come to terms and try to deal with it. Yet, it is not rude nor selfish to protect yourself and cut toxic family members.
Unfortunately, no one can completely avoid toxic people. We meet them daily, work with them, live with them. What you need to understand is that you cannot change them, no matter how hard you try.
Therefore, it is better to stop trying and save your energy. Focus on yourself and change your life instead. You are the creator of your life, and you are the one responsible for your happiness and health.
Don’t be afraid to take your life back and listen to your heart.
Every single one of us deserves to be treated right, respected, cared for, loves. We all deserve peace and tranquility. If anyone is trying to take it away from you, it’s time to choose yourself, and walk away.
Sources:
moon-child.net
www.heysigmund.com
www.heysigmund.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-03--Cheesecake Stuffed With Chocolate Covered Strawberries

You may have a sweet tooth or not , but cheesecake is something I believe all of us love !
@ @ @ @ @ tastes , as it is creamy , delicious , light , and smooth at the @ @ @ @ @ easy to make , yummy and creamy , and they are decorated and served in @ @ @ @ @ their unforgettable flavor , there are countless varieties of cheesecakes , and today , we @ @ @ @ @ !
These sweet vanilla cheesecakes and their buttery graham cracker crust are amazing , and @ @ @ @ @ in the center- chocolate covered strawberry !
It might take you some time , but @ @ @ @ @ .
You can keep the cheesecakes in the freezer and pop them out before serving @ @ @ @ @ and they will be delighted to discover the tasty surprise inside !
Watch the video @ @ @ @ @

You may have a sweet tooth or not, but cheesecake is something I believe all of us love! This mouthwatering dessert satisfies all tastes, as it is creamy, delicious, light, and smooth at the same time!
Cheesecakes are easy to make, yummy and creamy, and they are decorated and served in various ways. Due to their unforgettable flavor, there are countless varieties of cheesecakes, and today, we suggest a cheesecake stuffed with chocolate covered strawberries!
These sweet vanilla cheesecakes and their buttery graham cracker crust are amazing, and a surprise awaits for you in the center, chocolate covered strawberry!
It might take you some time, but the preparation is not difficult. You can keep the cheesecakes in the freezer and pop them out before serving them to special guests, and they will be delighted to discover the tasty surprise inside!
Watch the video below for more details:
Sources:
savorthebest.com -- Checked on 9/18/2020


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-03--Baking Soda Is A Gardener’s Best Friend – Here Are 15 Nifty Uses In The Garden

Gardening is one of the best physical activities you can do , as it comes with countless physical and mental health benefits .
Moreover , fresh and home-grown produce is of much higher quality than the one we buy at a grocery store , and the taste is simply incomparable .
Yet , did you know that baking soda can be your magic wand in the garden ?
This versatile agent is your best friend when it comes to the entire home , as it is an amazing kitchen ingredient , and excellent beauty care and cleaning product .
Baking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is a safer and cheaper way to take care of your garden : • To keep the critters away , mix one tablespoon of olive oil , two tablespoons of baking soda , and a couple of drops of liquid soap with a gallon of water .
Spray it in the garden every three days .
Gently spray this mixture in the garden every three days to keep the bugs away .
• Mix flour and baking soda in equal amounts and dust any produce growing with Cabbage worms , and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tablespoons of baking soda with the same amount of powdered sugar , and a tablespoon of water , and pour the mixture into anthills .
Add a bit of vinegar , and you ’ ll reduce the ant population around the garden .
• To get rid of the fungus in the garden , mix 4 teaspoons of baking soda with one gallon of water , and apply the mixture to problem areas .
• To protect the fruits and veggies from mildew , spray them with a mixture of one tablespoon of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oil , and one gallon of water .
• To get rid of weeds , especially crab grasses that grow between the cracks in your walkways , moisten the area , and add a thick layer of baking soda into the cracks to create a paste .
• To test the pH of the soil , you ’ ll need half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar .
Next , get two samples of soil and place them into separate containers .
Pour vinegar into one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its pH is above seven or alkaline .
In case it doesn ’ t , add baking soda with half a cup of water to the other sample , and if it bubbles now , it is acidic .
• To decrease the intense odor of compost , sprinkle just a bit of baking soda on the top of the pile .
4 .
Taste and look of the plants • Tomatoes are sweeter when grown in less acidic soil , so sprinkle a bit of baking soda in the soil around them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begonias , hydrangeas , and geraniums , water them monthly with a unique tonic made of two quarts water and one tablespoon baking soda .
• To make your lilies , iris ’ s , geraniums , and daisies grow healthier and brighter , before watering them , add some baking soda to the water .
• Use baking soda to clean the decorations in your garden .
Wash them with a quart of warm water and two tablespoons of baking soda .
Dip a brush into the mixture and scrub the stains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for cleaning the garden walkways as well .
When they become covered in weeds and grimy , wash them with the same mixture , and they will become beautiful again .
• Clean and deodorize the garden tools with baking soda .

Gardening is one of the best physical activities you can do, as it comes with countless physical and mental health benefits. Moreover, fresh and home-grown produce is of much higher quality than the one we buy at a grocery store, and the taste is simply incomparable.
Yet, did you know that baking soda can be your magic wand in the garden?
This versatile agent is your best friend when it comes to the entire home, as it is an amazing kitchen ingredient, and excellent beauty care and cleaning product.
Baking soda, instead of the synthetic chemicals, is a safer and cheaper way to take care of your garden:
1. Insect repellent
To keep the critters away, mix one tablespoon of olive oil, two tablespoons of baking soda, and a couple of drops of liquid soap with a gallon of water. Spray it in the garden every three days. Gently spray this mixture in the garden every three days to keep the bugs away.
Mix flour and baking soda in equal amounts and dust any produce growing with Cabbage worms, and you will destroy them.
Mix 5 tablespoons of baking soda with the same amount of powdered sugar, and a tablespoon of water, and pour the mixture into anthills. Add a bit of vinegar, and you’ll reduce the ant population around the garden.
2. Fungus, Mildew, and Weeds
To get rid of the fungus in the garden, mix 4 teaspoons of baking soda with one gallon of water, and apply the mixture to problem areas.
To protect the fruits and veggies from mildew, spray them with a mixture of one tablespoon of baking soda, 2.5 tablespoons of horticultural oil, and one gallon of water.
To get rid of weeds, especially crab grasses that grow between the cracks in your walkways, moisten the area, and add a thick layer of baking soda into the cracks to create a paste.
3. Compost and Soil
To test the pH of the soil, you’ll need half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. Next, get two samples of soil and place them into separate containers. Pour vinegar into one of the samples, and if it bubbles, its pH is above seven or alkaline. In case it doesn’t, add baking soda with half a cup of water to the other sample, and if it bubbles now, it is acidic.
To decrease the intense odor of compost, sprinkle just a bit of baking soda on the top of the pile.
4. Taste and look of the plants
Tomatoes are sweeter when grown in less acidic soil, so sprinkle a bit of baking soda in the soil around them.
To stimulate the blooming of begonias, hydrangeas, and geraniums, water them monthly with a unique tonic made of two quarts water and one tablespoon baking soda.
To make your lilies, iris’s, geraniums, and daisies grow healthier and brighter, before watering them, add some baking soda to the water.
5. Cleaning
Use baking soda to clean the decorations in your garden. Wash them with a quart of warm water and two tablespoons of baking soda. Dip a brush into the mixture and scrub the stains away.
Baking soda is excellent for cleaning the garden walkways as well. When they become covered in weeds and grimy, wash them with the same mixture, and they will become beautiful again.
Clean and deodorize the garden tools with baking soda.
Sources:
homehacks.co
thegardeningcook.com
www.tipsbulletin.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-03--Ethereal Portraits Highlight The Unique Beauty Of A Girl With Albinism And Heterochromia

We are all beautiful , all in our own , unique ways .
Sometimes , being different from the majority is the biggest advantage in life , even though many do not understand the magic of diversity .
When Chechen photographer , Amina Arsakova , saw a picture of an 11-year-old girl , Amina Ependieva , in a shopping center , she was fascinated by her beauty !
The little girl has two rare genetic skin conditions , albinism , and heterochromia .
Albinism is a genetic condition , when the body does not produce enough melanin , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and eyes .
Heterochromia is another pigmentation disorder , concentrated in the eyes , which colors the iris of the eyes in two different colors .
It can be partial , central , and complete .
Most children born with it don ’ t experience any other symptoms or eye-related problems .
Ependieva was born in Grozny , Chechnya , Russia on December 11 , 2008 , and she is well known for her heavenly beauty there- white-blonde hair , pale skin , and one brown , and another blue eye .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Kurchaloy , a small town in Chechnya .
Arsakova immediately wanted a photoshoot with the girl , but she found it difficult to reach her .
Yet , she eventually found the phone number of her mother , and they scheduled a session with her .
She described Amina as “ a very nice and calm girl , ” and explained that she was very calm during the photo shoot , and her calmness is reflected in the photos .
The background is neutral , and she is seated .
In January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the striking girl on her Instagram profile , informing her followers that her “ search for the beauty has once again succeeded.
” They immediately went viral on Russian social media , with people praising the unusual look of the girl .
Some even accused the photographer of using Photoshop to artificially create the combination of albinism and heterochromia .
As the girl does not have any social media profiles yet , it is not easy to verify these claims , but Instagram users who explain they are from the girl ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and add that she is even more beautiful in real life .
Arsakova hopes to have another opportunity to work with the mesmerizing little beauty !

We are all beautiful, all in our own, unique ways. Sometimes, being different from the majority is the biggest advantage in life, even though many do not understand the magic of diversity.
When Chechen photographer, Amina Arsakova, saw a picture of an 11-year-old girl, Amina Ependieva, in a shopping center, she was fascinated by her beauty! The little girl has two rare genetic skin conditions, albinism, and heterochromia.
Albinism is a genetic condition, when the body does not produce enough melanin, and it can affect the hair, skin, and eyes.
Heterochromia is another pigmentation disorder, concentrated in the eyes, which colors the iris of the eyes in two different colors.
It can be partial, central, and complete. Most children born with it don’t experience any other symptoms or eye-related problems.
Ependieva was born in Grozny, Chechnya, Russia on December 11, 2008, and she is well known for her heavenly beauty there- white-blonde hair, pale skin, and one brown, and another blue eye.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @aminaarsakova on Jan 7, 2020 at 10:38am PST
Some netizens are also claiming Amina to be from Kurchaloy, a small town in Chechnya.
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Arsakova immediately wanted a photoshoot with the girl, but she found it difficult to reach her. Yet, she eventually found the phone number of her mother, and they scheduled a session with her.
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She described Amina as “a very nice and calm girl,” and explained that she was very calm during the photo shoot, and her calmness is reflected in the photos. The background is neutral, and she is seated.
In January 2020, Arsakova posted the photos of the striking girl on her Instagram profile, informing her followers that her “search for the beauty has once again succeeded.”
They immediately went viral on Russian social media, with people praising the unusual look of the girl. Some even accused the photographer of using Photoshop to artificially create the combination of albinism and heterochromia.
As the girl does not have any social media profiles yet, it is not easy to verify these claims, but Instagram users who explain they are from the girl’s hometown state that they know her personally and add that she is even more beautiful in real life.
Arsakova hopes to have another opportunity to work with the mesmerizing little beauty!
We are officially charmed!
Sources:
mymodernmet.com
designyoutrust.com
www.odditycentral.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-03--This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is The Most Beautiful One In The World

When someone mentions Japan , what is the first thing that comes to your mind ?
Sushi ?
Kimono ?
Buddhist temples ?
Japanese calligraphy ?
Ninjas and samurais ?
Their tea ceremonies , or origami , maybe ?
I bet many of you immediately thought of its vast fields of colorful flowers and cherry blossom trees !
Since the country experiences all four seasons , it is the home of all kinds of flowers , and if you ever visit Japan , you will be fascinated by the numerous gardens and parks rich in unique blossoms .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flower Park , which is the largest wisteria garden in Japan .
The park has over 350 wisteria trees on its territory of 94,000 m2 and is often visited by a lot of tourists , especially during the Wisteria Story – Great Wisteria Festival .
In Japanese , these trees are called fuji , and their flowers can be of various colors , like pink , white , blue , and yellow .
One of these trees is 150 years old and it is a Tochigi Prefecture selected natural treasure .
The magical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ square meters ) , and dates back to around 1870 .
It is magnificent and charming , especially when in full bloom , and some even call it the ‘ most beautiful tree in the world ’ .
Wisteria trees are actually vines , so the flowers of this one almost touch the ground , and its branches are supported by gridded beams .
Therefore , it looks like a giant flower umbrella !
The fairytale-looking tree has made it a muse for numerous landscape photographers from all around the world .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love and beauty , and they relate their long life to immortality and victory .
If you intend to visit the paradise-looking park , the best way to do so is in spring , the middle of April to the middle of May .
It is also known as one of the best illuminations displays in Japan and has an event , ‘ Flower Garden of Lights ’ , which is very popular among visitors .
There is a tunnel of white fuji flowers you can walk through , a restaurant when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you can purchase local products and plants .

When someone mentions Japan, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Sushi? Kimono? Buddhist temples? Japanese calligraphy? Ninjas and samurais? Their tea ceremonies, or origami, maybe?
I bet many of you immediately thought of its vast fields of colorful flowers and cherry blossom trees!
Since the country experiences all four seasons, it is the home of all kinds of flowers, and if you ever visit Japan, you will be fascinated by the numerous gardens and parks rich in unique blossoms.
One of the mesmerizing sites is definitely the Ashikaga Flower Park, which is the largest wisteria garden in Japan.
The park has over 350 wisteria trees on its territory of 94,000 m2 and is often visited by a lot of tourists, especially during the Wisteria Story – Great Wisteria Festival.
In Japanese, these trees are called fuji, and their flowers can be of various colors, like pink, white, blue, and yellow.
One of these trees is 150 years old and it is a Tochigi Prefecture selected natural treasure. The magical tree is impressively large, ( 1,990 square meters), and dates back to around 1870.
It is magnificent and charming, especially when in full bloom, and some even call it the ‘most beautiful tree in the world’.
Wisteria trees are actually vines, so the flowers of this one almost touch the ground, and its branches are supported by gridded beams.
Therefore, it looks like a giant flower umbrella! The fairytale-looking tree has made it a muse for numerous landscape photographers from all around the world.
The Japanese consider wisteria trees a symbol of love and beauty, and they relate their long life to immortality and victory.
If you intend to visit the paradise-looking park, the best way to do so is in spring, the middle of April to the middle of May. It is also known as one of the best illuminations displays in Japan and has an event, ‘Flower Garden of Lights’, which is very popular among visitors.
There is a tunnel of white fuji flowers you can walk through, a restaurant when you can take a break, and shops where you can purchase local products and plants.
Splendid!
Sources:
mymodernmet.com
www.awesomeinventions.com
www.boredpanda.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-04--Stonehenge Will Livestream The Summer Solstice Celebration For The First Time Ever

Since the beginning of this year , things have changed a lot , and everywhere .
We started getting used to the new way of life , much stricter than before , with many new rules , guidelines , and adjustments .
It turns out , nothing is going to be the same , at least for a while .
Stonehenge , for the first time ever , will offer a livestream of the summer solstice celebration !
On the longest day of the year , the ancient cite is the host of one of the world ’ s most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attended by thousands of visitors every year , including the druid and pagan community , who come to watch the sun rise behind the Heel Stone .
On the first summer day , the Sun appears over the horizon on the solstice , and it lines up with the huge stone structure .
This has contributed to the belief that at the time of its erection , between 3500 and 5000 years ago , Stonehenge played an important role in druid solstice celebrations .
Yet , as such celebration is not possible this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manages Stonehenge , asked people not to visit the site , but to watch a livestream of the sunrise on Sunday morning , June 21 ( local time ) , on English Heritage ’ s social media accounts .
Everyone can watch the sunset on Saturday , June 20 at 20:26 GMT ( 21:26 BST ) and the sunrise on Sunday , June 21 at 03:52 GMT ( 04:52 BST ) .
In case you miss them the first time , the livestreams will be saved on their Facebook page .
Nichola Tasker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We have consulted widely on whether we could have proceeded safely and we would have dearly liked to host the event as per usual , but sadly , in the end , we feel we have no choice but to cancel .
We hope that our live stream offers an alternative opportunity for people near and far to connect with this spiritual place at such a special time of year and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.
” “ We can ’ t welcome you in person this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to combat coronavirus – but our live coverage of sunset and sunrise means you won ’ t miss a moment of this special occasion .
Our cameras will capture the best views of Stonehenge , allowing you to connect with this spiritual place from the comfort of your own home .
Please , to help keep everyone safe , do not travel to Stonehenge for summer solstice this year .
We look forward to welcoming you in person at next year ’ s event.
” Well , witnessing the magnificent landmark being brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as one of the pandemic ’ s silver linings !
Without a doubt , this year , the event will be observed by more people than ever before !

Since the beginning of this year, things have changed a lot, and everywhere. We started getting used to the new way of life, much stricter than before, with many new rules, guidelines, and adjustments.
It turns out, nothing is going to be the same, at least for a while. Stonehenge, for the first time ever, will offer a livestream of the summer solstice celebration!
On the longest day of the year, the ancient cite is the host of one of the world’s most popular summer solstice celebrations, which is attended by thousands of visitors every year, including the druid and pagan community, who come to watch the sun rise behind the Heel Stone.
On the first summer day, the Sun appears over the horizon on the solstice, and it lines up with the huge stone structure. This has contributed to the belief that at the time of its erection, between 3500 and 5000 years ago, Stonehenge played an important role in druid solstice celebrations.
Yet, as such celebration is not possible this year, The English Heritage organization which manages Stonehenge, asked people not to visit the site, but to watch a livestream of the sunrise on Sunday morning, June 21 (local time), on English Heritage’s social media accounts.
Everyone can watch the sunset on Saturday, June 20 at 20:26 GMT (21:26 BST) and the sunrise on Sunday, June 21 at 03:52 GMT (04:52 BST). In case you miss them the first time, the livestreams will be saved on their Facebook page.
Nichola Tasker, the director of Stonehenge, said:
“We have consulted widely on whether we could have proceeded safely and we would have dearly liked to host the event as per usual, but sadly, in the end, we feel we have no choice but to cancel.
We hope that our live stream offers an alternative opportunity for people near and far to connect with this spiritual place at such a special time of year and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.”
According to a Stonehenge statement:
“We can’t welcome you in person this year because of the measures in place to combat coronavirus – but our live coverage of sunset and sunrise means you won’t miss a moment of this special occasion. Our cameras will capture the best views of Stonehenge, allowing you to connect with this spiritual place from the comfort of your own home.
Please, to help keep everyone safe, do not travel to Stonehenge for summer solstice this year. We look forward to welcoming you in person at next year’s event.”
Well, witnessing the magnificent landmark being brought into the virtual age can be counted as one of the pandemic’s silver linings! Without a doubt, this year, the event will be observed by more people than ever before!
Sources:
www.classicfm.com
www.outlookindia.com
www.mentalfloss.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-04--There’s A Living Bacteria In The Dirt That Actually Make Us More Happy And Less Anxious

Gardeners know it best- time spent in the garden heals their mind and soul , relieves stress , and improves mood .
But think about it : you loved playing in the dirt as a child too !
So what ’ s so magical in it ?
Scientists kept pointing out the possibility of dirt elevating our serotonin levels and thus helping in the case of depression , but the secret was discovered by accident !
Namely , a strain of bacterium in the dirt , Mycobacterium vaccae , has been found to lower anxiety and improve cognitive function .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an oncologist at Royal Marsden Hospital in London , published a paper that revealed her findings .
She used the harmless soil bacteria on lung cancer patients to relieve their symptoms and strengthen their immune system , but over time , she noticed that it “ significantly improved patient quality of life.
” They experienced less pain and nausea and felt happier and in a better mood .
These findings encouraged Christopher Lowry , a neuroscientist at the University of Bristol in England , to do more research .
He injected mice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cytokine levels which ultimately produce serotonin were higher .
He explained that the bacterium “ had the exact same effect as antidepressant drugs.
” In a separate observation , Dorothy Matthews and Susan Jenkins , at The Sage Colleges in New York , fed mice little peanut butter sandwiches mixed with dirt .
The mice were able to concentrate and think clearer when navigating a maze , their anxiety levels decreased , and the effects lasted for up to 3 weeks !
“ Gardeners inhale these bacteria while digging in the soil , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their vegetables or when soil enters a cut in their skin…From our study , we can say that it is definitely good to be outdoors–it ’ s good to have contact with these organisms .
It is interesting to speculate that creating learning environments in schools that include time in the outdoors where M. vaccae is present may decrease anxiety and improve the ability to learn new tasks.
” So , what are you waiting for ?
Go outside and roll around in the dirt , take a walk in the wild , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re likely to encounter some M. vaccae .
If you have a garden , grow some food , as Lowry says you can get the healthy bacterium straight from the food as well : “ You can also ingest mycobacteria either through water sources or through eating plants — lettuce that you pick from the garden or carrots .
A three to four leaf spinach plant has over 800 species of bacteria inside it .
”

Gardeners know it best- time spent in the garden heals their mind and soul, relieves stress, and improves mood. But think about it: you loved playing in the dirt as a child too!
Dogs simply adore it!
So what’s so magical in it? Scientists kept pointing out the possibility of dirt elevating our serotonin levels and thus helping in the case of depression, but the secret was discovered by accident!
Namely, a strain of bacterium in the dirt, Mycobacterium vaccae, has been found to lower anxiety and improve cognitive function.
In 2004, Mary O’Brien, an oncologist at Royal Marsden Hospital in London, published a paper that revealed her findings. She used the harmless soil bacteria on lung cancer patients to relieve their symptoms and strengthen their immune system, but over time, she noticed that it “significantly improved patient quality of life.”
They experienced less pain and nausea and felt happier and in a better mood.
These findings encouraged Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Bristol in England, to do more research.
He injected mice with M. vaccae and found that their cytokine levels which ultimately produce serotonin were higher. He explained that the bacterium “had the exact same effect as antidepressant drugs.”
In a separate observation, Dorothy Matthews and Susan Jenkins, at The Sage Colleges in New York, fed mice little peanut butter sandwiches mixed with dirt. The mice were able to concentrate and think clearer when navigating a maze, their anxiety levels decreased, and the effects lasted for up to 3 weeks!
Matthews added:
“Gardeners inhale these bacteria while digging in the soil, but they also encounter M. vaccae in their vegetables or when soil enters a cut in their skin…From our study, we can say that it is definitely good to be outdoors–it’s good to have contact with these organisms.
It is interesting to speculate that creating learning environments in schools that include time in the outdoors where M. vaccae is present may decrease anxiety and improve the ability to learn new tasks.”
So, what are you waiting for? Go outside and roll around in the dirt, take a walk in the wild, or visit the neighborhood park, and you’re likely to encounter some M. vaccae.
If you have a garden, grow some food, as Lowry says you can get the healthy bacterium straight from the food as well:
“You can also ingest mycobacteria either through water sources or through eating plants — lettuce that you pick from the garden or carrots.
A three to four leaf spinach plant has over 800 species of bacteria inside it.”
Amazing!
Sources:
blog.nwf.org
qz.com
www.discovermagazine.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-04--People Are Upcycling Old Glassware Into Stunning Glass Garden Mushrooms

Spring is the time when we all love to clean our homes and decorate them , to welcome the new , joyful season , and bring positivity to the house .
This idea for decorating the garden will surely charm you , just like it did to numerous others !
Namely , instead of throwing out the outdated glassware , people have started upcycling it , and the result looks stunning !
The crystal and glass garden mushrooms are magnificent !
With the green background and the colorful flowers in the garden , all patterns and textures look spectacular !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ serving bowls and vases .
If you have old glassware at home , all you need is a strong all-purpose glue to stick the bowl right on the base of the vase using strong all-purpose glue , and the garden mushroom will fascinate your visitors !
Place the glass mushrooms on the patio table or even inside your home .
The glass mushrooms can be fully transparent , but feel free to play with the colors of the bowls , tea light holders , and vases too .
You can even make spots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or add solar lights for a nighttime glow !
Ask your children to help you , and you ’ ll spend an entire day of high-quality time together .
If you don ’ t have any ornate glass bowls or vases at home , you can find them at the thrift store for a reasonable price .
So , when do you start working on this DIY project ?

Spring is the time when we all love to clean our homes and decorate them, to welcome the new, joyful season, and bring positivity to the house. This idea for decorating the garden will surely charm you, just like it did to numerous others!
Namely, instead of throwing out the outdated glassware, people have started upcycling it, and the result looks stunning!
The crystal and glass garden mushrooms are magnificent!
With the green background and the colorful flowers in the garden, all patterns and textures look spectacular!
All you need is crystal or glass serving bowls and vases.
If you have old glassware at home, all you need is a strong all-purpose glue to stick the bowl right on the base of the vase using strong all-purpose glue, and the garden mushroom will fascinate your visitors!
Place the glass mushrooms on the patio table or even inside your home.
The glass mushrooms can be fully transparent, but feel free to play with the colors of the bowls, tea light holders, and vases too.
You can even make spots on the mushrooms using white nail polish, or add solar lights for a nighttime glow!
Ask your children to help you, and you’ll spend an entire day of high-quality time together.
If you don’t have any ornate glass bowls or vases at home, you can find them at the thrift store for a reasonable price.
So, when do you start working on this DIY project?
Sources:
www.hometalk.com
www.goodshomedesign.com
www.fleamarketgardening.org


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-05--An Asteroid The Size Of A Football Stadium Is Flying Toward The Earth This Week

While the Earth is hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic , NASA reports that a large asteroid is quickly approaching our planet as well !
The website of the space agency shows the next five asteroids and comets expected to come close to the Earth in the next few days .
Among them , one is believed to be the size of a football stadium , 1,100 feet wide ( 335 meters ) , according to NASA ’ s Jet Propulsion Laboratory ( JPL ) .
NASA explains that the asteroid 163348 ( 2002 NN4 ) , as it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a velocity of 11,146 and to come closest to us on Saturday , June 6th .
It is classified as an Aten-class Asteroid , but at the same time , it is a Near-Earth Asteroid ( NEA ) and Potentially Hazardous Asteroid ( PHA ) , due to its forecasted close passes to the Earth .
However , scientists explain that any collision on our planet is EXTREMELY remote .
You can find information about the asteroid on NASA ’ s Center for Earth Object Studies ( CNEOS ) website , which monitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other asteroids will be the size of a plane , and another the size of a house , but experts maintain that there are any concerns from those asteroids either .
According to researchers , the asteroid completes its orbit around the sun every 0.82 years , or 300 days , and they predict only 30 close approaches , but NN4 will get closer again in nine years , on June 29 .
Asteroids in our galactic vicinity are identified by space authorities like NASA and the European Space Agency , beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orbital trajectory .
Scientists gather more data on the space rocks and thus can provide a more accurate calculation of their effects on the Earth .

While the Earth is hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, NASA reports that a large asteroid is quickly approaching our planet as well!
The website of the space agency shows the next five asteroids and comets expected to come close to the Earth in the next few days.
Among them, one is believed to be the size of a football stadium, 1,100 feet wide (335 meters), according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
NASA explains that the asteroid 163348 (2002 NN4), as it was named, is expected to travel at a velocity of 11,146 and to come closest to us on Saturday, June 6th.
It is classified as an Aten-class Asteroid, but at the same time, it is a Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) and Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA), due to its forecasted close passes to the Earth.
However, scientists explain that any collision on our planet is EXTREMELY remote.
You can find information about the asteroid on NASA’s Center for Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) website, which monitors close approaches to Earth.
Three of the other asteroids will be the size of a plane, and another the size of a house, but experts maintain that there are any concerns from those asteroids either.
According to researchers, the asteroid completes its orbit around the sun every 0.82 years, or 300 days, and they predict only 30 close approaches, but NN4 will get closer again in nine years, on June 29.
Asteroids in our galactic vicinity are identified by space authorities like NASA and the European Space Agency, beginning with the largest, while tracking their orbital trajectory.
Scientists gather more data on the space rocks and thus can provide a more accurate calculation of their effects on the Earth.
Sources:
wgntv.com
www.cbsnews.com
www.techtimes.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-05--First Baby Koala Born In Australian Wildlife Park Since Devastating Bushfires

The world was shocked by the bushfires that kept devastating the territory of Australia for months .
The fire crisis has killed at least 26 people , destroyed over 2,000 homes and scorched millions of acres of land .
Plus , thousands of koalas died in the terrifying fires , and researchers are still struggling to determine the effects of the bushfires on their population between November and February .
However , the Australian Reptile Park finally shared good news- they welcomed the first koala joey born at the park since the fires , and they named her Ash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a caption : “ We have a very special announcement… Our very first koala of the season has popped out of Mums ’ pouch to say hello !
” “ Ash represents the start of what we ’ re hoping to be another successful breeding season .
It was such an incredible moment when we saw Ash poke her head out of her mom ’ s pouch for the first time !
” The zoo explained that Ash shows signs of a healthy koala joey .
She was born in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s pouch to grow and strengthen .
“ Ash is estimated to be 5 months old and is right on track to be emerging from the pouch for the first time .
Her mother Rosie has shown exemplary parenting skills and we know that Ash is in good paws.
” Last year , seven baby koalas were born in the park , but as the koala population has dramatically decreased in the fires , the staff at the park hope that this number will rise this year .
Female koalas usually give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but many feared that the stress during the fires could hurt their reproduction .
The Minister for the Environment , Sussan Ley , explained that these adorable marsupials could be listed as endangered due to the bushfire crisis , and the MP announced a $ 50 million funding package to help the wildlife populations .
Ms. Ley said that it might be necessary to check if “ “ in certain parts of the country , koalas move from where they are , which is often vulnerable , up to endangered.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ) estimated that over 5,000 koalas have died in the fires .
Cate Faehrmann , committee chair of the NSW upper house inquiry , said : “ That ’ s extremely shocking and really should be a wake-up call to the government to pause any threats to koala habitat including logging and development in key areas .
There are so many threats that if we are going to stop this wonderful animal from becoming extinct we have to really , really , prioritize securing and protecting their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Sydney , New South Wales , reopened May 1 .
Since their announcement , Ash has become a celebrity , and she even started popping out more frequently to greet her fans .
Let ’ s hope that we will hear more stories like the one of Ash and her mom Rosie soon !

The world was shocked by the bushfires that kept devastating the territory of Australia for months. The fire crisis has killed at least 26 people, destroyed over 2,000 homes and scorched millions of acres of land.
Plus, thousands of koalas died in the terrifying fires, and researchers are still struggling to determine the effects of the bushfires on their population between November and February.
However, the Australian Reptile Park finally shared good news- they welcomed the first koala joey born at the park since the fires, and they named her Ash.
The park posted a video on Facebook, with a caption:
“We have a very special announcement… Our very first koala of the season has popped out of Mums’ pouch to say hello!”
Australian Reptile Park Zookeeper, Dan Rumsey said:
“Ash represents the start of what we’re hoping to be another successful breeding season.
It was such an incredible moment when we saw Ash poke her head out of her mom’s pouch for the first time!”
The zoo explained that Ash shows signs of a healthy koala joey. She was born in January, but she remained in her mother’s pouch to grow and strengthen.
Rumsey added:
“Ash is estimated to be 5 months old and is right on track to be emerging from the pouch for the first time. Her mother Rosie has shown exemplary parenting skills and we know that Ash is in good paws.”
Last year, seven baby koalas were born in the park, but as the koala population has dramatically decreased in the fires, the staff at the park hope that this number will rise this year.
Female koalas usually give birth to only one joey a year, but many feared that the stress during the fires could hurt their reproduction.
The Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley, explained that these adorable marsupials could be listed as endangered due to the bushfire crisis, and the MP announced a $50 million funding package to help the wildlife populations.
Ms. Ley said that it might be necessary to check if “ “in certain parts of the country, koalas move from where they are, which is often vulnerable, up to endangered.”
The report from the global conservation group International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) estimated that over 5,000 koalas have died in the fires.
Cate Faehrmann, committee chair of the NSW upper house inquiry, said:
“That’s extremely shocking and really should be a wake-up call to the government to pause any threats to koala habitat including logging and development in key areas.
There are so many threats that if we are going to stop this wonderful animal from becoming extinct we have to really, really, prioritize securing and protecting their habitat now.”
The Australian Reptile Park near Sydney, New South Wales, reopened May 1. Since their announcement, Ash has become a celebrity, and she even started popping out more frequently to greet her fans.
Let’s hope that we will hear more stories like the one of Ash and her mom Rosie soon!
Sources:
www.insider.com
edition.cnn.com
www.mnn.com