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Deforestation Efforts Not Making Needed Progress – The New York Declaration on Forests reports that national and global programs to prevent deforestation are falling short of their goals because of a lack of transparency. The nonprofit says, “Progress toward Goals 3 and 4 — reducing deforestation from infrastructure and extractive developments, while supporting sustainable livelihoods — is too slow to protect remaining intact forest landscapes.” Infrastructure projects account for 17% of deforestation, mainly due to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The organization argues that accountability combined with transparency is required to force economic planners to acknowledge their words and deeds are not aligned. Arctic Thaw Awakens Ancient Microorganisms – As permafrost melts in Siberia, Alaska, Canada and Iceland accelerate, humans are at risk from microbes that have remained frozen for millennia. For example, anthrax broke out in Russia after the disease was released by melting permafrost due to higher ocean temperatures. We cannot know the consequences that will come to pass, but working to prevent the thawing of Northern permafrost by restoring the climate to pre-industrial CO2 levels does offer a path to avoid the risk. Human Pollution Includes Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria – The spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria due to human use of drugs and chemicals in medical and industrial waste is a growing threat to nature. As humans enter the third century of industrialization, the consequences of drug-resistant bacteria impact species worldwide, from Tasmanian devils and flying-fox bats to Australian sea lions. Researcher Michelle Power writes at Phys.org that “we need to use…

Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s New Sustainable House – Cost $15000: Today we’ll be telling you all about the First Tesla Home. In a market where Tesla plans on taking over the entire Electric Vehicle industry, can Tesla take over multiple avenues? What plans do they have? Stick around to find out more.  Sure, you might have dreamt about having a Tesla in your garage, but how about a Tesla home? The C.E.O. of Tesla, Elon Musk, is all set to enter the housing industry. And hold on to your seats because it’s nothing short of spectacular!  Elon has been on the news almost every single day for months now. And why wouldn’t he be? He has been coming up with innovations that no one ever expected. From installing chips in your brain through Neuralink to building underground tunnels with The Boring Company, coming up with a yacht, and now home!

In El Alto Fucha, an informal settlement in Bogota, Colombia, a community-based organization is starting agro-ecological gardens to ensure food security.