U.S. EPA is working on a plan to slow the adaptation by corn rootworms to corn that has been genetically modified to contain Bacillus thuringiensus (Bt). Meanwhile, a Pew Research Center survey found that the greatest divide between scientists and the American public is over the safety of genetically modified crops. Environment Challenges for Ag
Farm groups are having to appeal an adverse ruling that cleared U.S. EPA's dissemination of information about large livestock operations to environmental groups. Environmental and animal rights groups are suing U.S. EPA to try and force the agency to enforce Clean Air Act requirements on what they term as 20,000 "factory farms" producing billions of animals. The Des Moines, Iowa Waters Works u...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
