Insect ecology

Carbon Capture Shield, Inc - Reversing Climate Change Through Land Stewardship

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Beekeeping, Insect ecology, Pollination, Pollinator, Symbiosis

Lead by co-founder and President, Darryl J. Nicke II, who spent the last 5 years traveling the world to interview farmers, researchers, and government officials.

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  • Lead by co-founder and President, Darryl J. Nicke II, who spent the last 5 years traveling the world to interview farmers, researchers, and government officials.
  • Darryl has assembled a "dream team" of farming, engineering, technology, business, and legal experts onto the board of directors for Carbon Capture Shield, Inc.
  • This does not even consider the dire effects on bees, butterflies, and other pollinators who visit these toxic home gardens.
  • Carbon Capture Shield has launched this initiative to educate and empower both farmers and consumers!

Highlights - Pollinators Initiative and state of play on the CAP Reform - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Pollination, Beekeeping, Insect ecology, Pollinator, Symbiosis, Directorate-General for the Environment, Biology, Behavior, Branches of biology

On 1 July, the Commission (DG ENV) will present to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development a report on the implementation of the EU Pollinators Initiative.

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  • On 1 July, the Commission (DG ENV) will present to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development a report on the implementation of the EU Pollinators Initiative.
  • This initiative was launched in 2018 to address the decline of wild pollinating insects.
  • The presentation will be the opportunity for MEPs to evaluate this policy tool and discuss further developments in the context of the Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategies.
  • Ahead of this discussion, the Committee will tackle the progress of inter-institutional negotiations on the CAP Reform related files, namely the Strategic Plans, Horizontal and CMO Regulations.

Dominion Energy's Project Plant It! Celebrates 15 Years of Environmental Education

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Pollination, Beekeeping, Symbiosis, Insect ecology, Pollinator

b'RICHMOND, Va., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This spring, 51,000 students in 15 states will participate in Dominion Energy\'s Project Plant It!

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  • b'RICHMOND, Va., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This spring, 51,000 students in 15 states will participate in Dominion Energy\'s Project Plant It!
  • Each student enrolled in the program will also receive a tree seedling and a packet of wildflower seeds designed to attract bees and other pollinators.\nDominion Energy established Project Plant It!
  • Most of the new pollinator materials are available in English and Spanish.\nFrom the east coast to the Rocky Mountains, Project Plant It!
  • "\n"Our school system really appreciated the invitation to participate in Project Plant It!

Diverse Group of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resource Organizations Comes Together to Protect California's Pollinators

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Biology, Branches of biology, Beekeeping, Pollination, Organisms, Insect ecology, Pollinator, Symbiosis, Biodiversity, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign

The Coalition is focusing on increasing the value working lands provide to our environment, to benefit biodiversity and farmers alike.

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  • The Coalition is focusing on increasing the value working lands provide to our environment, to benefit biodiversity and farmers alike.
  • Together, the goal is to increase collaboration between agriculture and conservation groups for the benefit of biodiversity and food production.
  • The California Pollinator Coalition is a big step forward in a journey of grower and conservation groups voluntarily demonstrating leadership."
  • Almond growers and many other farmers depend on pollinators to produce a crop and pollinators depend on us to provide safe habitat.

Solitary Bees Are Vital To Our Food Production And Ecosystem

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Beekeeping, Pollination, Hymenoptera, Insects, Insect ecology, Pollinator, Symbiosis, Bee, Megachilidae, Megachile, Arthropods

BOTHELL, Wash., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Solitary bees are super pollinators and vital to our food production and ecosystem.

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  • BOTHELL, Wash., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Solitary bees are super pollinators and vital to our food production and ecosystem.
  • RENT SOLITARY BEES Rent Mason Bees (RMB) is the only company in the country that brings gardeners and farmers together with their bee rental program.
  • RMB works with three species of bees across the U.S.: blue orchard & hornfaced mason bees and leafcutter bees.
  • By utilizing gardeners, farmers are able to use these solitary bees to grow more food.

High Oleic Oil Market Expected to Reach A Valuation of US$ 14.4 Bn by 2030-End - Persistence Market Research

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Vegetable oils, Food and drink, Excipients, Cooking oils, Foods, Insect ecology, Oleic acid, Articles

Constant innovation and commercialization of high oleic oil is expected to increase its relevance as an edible oil, and drive sales in the global high oleic oil market over the coming years.

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  • Constant innovation and commercialization of high oleic oil is expected to increase its relevance as an edible oil, and drive sales in the global high oleic oil market over the coming years.
  • Such technological developments are expected to flourish the global high oleic oil market.
  • Thus, manufacturers operating in high oleic oil landscape can target the personal care and cosmetic industry with segment-specific high oleic oil that offers increased benefits," says a PMR analyst.
  • Global High Oleic Oil Market: Competitive Landscape
    Leading manufacturers in the global high oleic oil market space are entering into various partnerships and collaboration to gain synergy benefits and increase production capacity for a high market share.

High Oleic Oil Market Expected to Reach A Valuation of US$ 14.4 Bn by 2030-End - Persistence Market Research

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Vegetable oils, Food and drink, Excipients, Cooking oils, Foods, Insect ecology, Oleic acid, Articles

Constant innovation and commercialization of high oleic oil is expected to increase its relevance as an edible oil, and drive sales in the global high oleic oil market over the coming years.

Key Points: 
  • Constant innovation and commercialization of high oleic oil is expected to increase its relevance as an edible oil, and drive sales in the global high oleic oil market over the coming years.
  • Such technological developments are expected to flourish the global high oleic oil market.
  • Thus, manufacturers operating in high oleic oil landscape can target the personal care and cosmetic industry with segment-specific high oleic oil that offers increased benefits," says a PMR analyst.
  • Global High Oleic Oil Market: Competitive Landscape
    Leading manufacturers in the global high oleic oil market space are entering into various partnerships and collaboration to gain synergy benefits and increase production capacity for a high market share.

American Electric Power Receives First NAPPC Pollinator Electric Power Award

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Pollination management, Lepidoptera, Butterflies of North America, Butterflies, Pollination, Beekeeping, Animal migration, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, Insect ecology, Pollinator Partnership, Pollinator, Monarch butterfly

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), managed by Pollinator Partnership, has awarded its first 2020 Pollinator Electric Power Award to American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) for its leadership in pollinator-friendly projects.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), managed by Pollinator Partnership, has awarded its first 2020 Pollinator Electric Power Award to American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) for its leadership in pollinator-friendly projects.
  • This award was established by the NAPPC Pollinators on Managed Lands Task Force and sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
  • As a sponsor of the award, EPRI does not participate in the nomination process or award selection committee.
  • By implementing pollinator-friendly projects on managed lands, electric power companies can play a significant role in boosting pollinator habitat nationwide, including habitat for the imperiled native Monarch butterfly.

Water-Conscious Coloradoans Love “Garden In A Box,” the Ready-Made, Do-It-Yourself Xeric Garden Kit

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Environment, Construction & Property, Women, Landscape, Home Goods, Other Natural Resources, Family, Consumer, Retail, Natural Resources, Beekeeping, Insect ecology, Pollination, Pollinator, Symbiosis

Each kit contains all the materials homeowners need to create a waterwise, drought-tolerant garden thats attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, including 14 to 30 specially selected starter plants, a plant-by-number map and instructional care guide.

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  • Each kit contains all the materials homeowners need to create a waterwise, drought-tolerant garden thats attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, including 14 to 30 specially selected starter plants, a plant-by-number map and instructional care guide.
  • The creator of Garden In A Box is Resource Central, a nonprofit conservation organization, which sells the kits through partnerships with 26 local municipalities.
  • Each Garden In A Box kit contains a combination of starter plants that fare best in different spaces and levels of sun exposure.
  • To order your kit, visit the website at resourcecentral.org/gardens or call 303-999-3820 x222.

Golden Door Opens New Pollinator Garden

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Beekeeping, Plants, Sexuality, Agriculture, Insect ecology, Plant sexuality, Pollinator, Flower, Beekeeper

A new 10,000-square-foot pollinator garden joins three acres of functioning farm on the property, which includes orchards, forests and gardens.

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  • A new 10,000-square-foot pollinator garden joins three acres of functioning farm on the property, which includes orchards, forests and gardens.
  • "About 75 percent of the world's flowering plants and 35 percent of the world's food crops rely on animal pollinators,"* said Kathy Van Ness, COO of Golden Door.
  • In the pollinator garden, Golden Door guests have the opportunity for close interaction with the pollinators and to learn more about their invaluable contributions.
  • "The garden is our effort to give back to creatures that have already given us so much," said Executive Chef Greg Frey Jr., Golden Door Executive Chef and resident beekeeper for six hives.