Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and a Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Passionate about environmental

Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and a Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Passionate about environmental health, she also chairs the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter's 20's & 30's group. Mayra holds a Bachelor's in Health Science from California State University, Long Beach, and enjoys outdoor activities with her husband.

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Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He

Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He began by addressing the "third elephant in the room": climate change.

Kirschenmann emphasized that climate change is already impacting regions worldwide, citing examples like Australia, China, and California. His insights underscore the urgent need to confront this global challenge within agricultural practices.

The concept of indefinite growth clashes with finite resources, making sustainability a crucial, albeit broadly defined, journey. Breaking this long-term goal into manageable tasks yields

The concept of indefinite growth clashes with finite resources, making sustainability a crucial, albeit broadly defined, journey. Breaking this long-term goal into manageable tasks yields significant benefits: lower costs, increased customer satisfaction, staff productivity, and valuable PR.

André, founder of Ecolution Consulting, is an electro-mechanical engineer and Renewable Energy Professional. His expertise, honed through projects like Africa’s Greenest Hotel and a 14-month Antarctic expedition, focuses on system efficiency and robustness. He specializes in Net Zero, LEED, and Green Star SA.

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The nine winning entries from the recent Oregon Cannabis Growers' Fair are currently on display at the Oregon State Fair. Visitors can view these selections from August 26 through September 5,

The nine winning entries from the recent Oregon Cannabis Growers' Fair are currently on display at the Oregon State Fair. Visitors can view these selections from August 26 through September 5, 2016.

The display features three winners from each of the Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid categories. All entries are publicly exhibited in the Jackman Long Building on the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

Communities in Tanzania are installing solar panels to power water pumps, providing clean and sustainable energy. This initiative ensures villagers have access to clean water.

Solar water

Communities in Tanzania are installing solar panels to power water pumps, providing clean and sustainable energy. This initiative ensures villagers have access to clean water.

Solar water pumps eliminate the need for long journeys to fetch water and costly, high-maintenance diesel pumps, offering an efficient and affordable solution.

The narwhal's tusk, an elongated tooth, can reach nearly 10 feet. Learn more in our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/3YSsUW5).

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The question of how butterflies survive Australia's massive bushfires was answered in part by Julie Favell. Near Long Swamp in Lithgow, while putting out water for fire-affected wildlife, she

The question of how butterflies survive Australia's massive bushfires was answered in part by Julie Favell. Near Long Swamp in Lithgow, while putting out water for fire-affected wildlife, she witnessed common brown butterflies (Heteronympha merope) fluttering inside a moist wombat hole.

This observation suggests that natural underground shelters, offering damp and cooler conditions, provide vital refuge for some species during intense infernos.

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