Scientists at Stellenbosch University have uncovered a rare class of plant compounds, flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves for the first time. Using advanced two-dimensional chromatography and mass spectrometry, they identified 79 phenolic compounds across three strains, 25 of which had never before been reported in Cannabis. The surprising discovery highlights theContinue Reading
The long-term aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change is to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, and thereby reduce the frequency and severity of floods, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. Achieving that goal will require a massive reduction in global carbonContinue Reading
New research suggests that a tiny phytoplankton that is an essential part of the marine food web may decline sharply as oceans warmContinue Reading
In 2006, large-scale ICE raids in Greeley, Colorado, and elsewhere, triggered massive changes to the meatpacking workplace that continue reshaping the center of the country. The post How an immigration raid reshaped meatpacking — and America appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
European climate experts say the pro-fossil fuel arguments are based on climate disinformation. By Bob Berwyn U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is in Europe this week to lobby for oil and gas, and some European policy experts say his pro-fossil fuel arguments are based on disinformation, including a misleadingContinue Reading
Flathead catfish are rapidly reshaping the Susquehanna River’s ecosystem. Once introduced, these voracious predators climbed to the top of the food chain, forcing native fish like channel catfish and bass to shift diets and habitats. Using stable isotope analysis, researchers uncovered how the invaders disrupt food webs, broaden dietary overlaps,Continue Reading
Residents fear the legislation would worsen the state’s already poor water quality, while reducing red tape and cutting costs for industries. By Anika Jane Beamer A bill drastically reducing the scope of the Clean Water Act passed through committee in the U.S. House and will likely reach the floor forContinue Reading
New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating millions of rats, possums and other invasive species that pose a threat to the country’s biodiversity.Continue Reading
Orangutans, humans’ close evolutionary relatives, have developed remarkable strategies to survive in the unpredictable rainforests of Borneo. A Rutgers-led study reveals that these apes balance protein intake and adjust their activity to match food availability, avoiding obesity and metabolic disease. Unlike humans, who often overeat processed foods without adjusting energyContinue Reading
The deadline to weigh in on the change is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sept. 19. The post How to comment on the planned roadless rule rollback appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
A fire burning in Fresno County has reached the McKinley grove of giant sequoias. Several trees are in flames and specially trained firefighters are on their way to put them out.Continue Reading
A senior UN aid coordination official in Afghanistan on Monday urged the international community to respond to earthquake victims’ urgent need for support “not only to survive today, but to have the strength to rebuild their lives tomorrow.”Continue Reading
Critics say the The Traitor administration’s willingness to greenlight any of the fossil fuel industry’s requests allows it to spend less on lobbying. By Aidan Hughes The energy and natural resource sector has spent hundreds of millions of dollars lobbying the federal government so far this year, according to dataContinue Reading