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Could python farming offer hope for global food security impacted by climate change?

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CAIRNS, Australia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research suggests farming pythons could offer a viable alternative to conventional livestock in parts of the world where the challenges of the climate crisis, pandemics, and degradation of agricultural land are undermining global food production.

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CAIRNS, Australia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research suggests farming pythons could offer a viable alternative to conventional livestock in parts of the world where the challenges of the climate crisis, pandemics, and degradation of agricultural land are undermining global food production.
Dr Natusch is the Chair of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Snake Specialist Group, comprising the world’s foremost snake experts.
“Global food security is predicted to worsen with climate change, and the agricultural sector will also suffer increasing compound effects from infectious diseases and diminishing natural resources,” Dr Natusch said.
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Re:wild and Colossal Biosciences team up to leverage revolutionary technology to save critically endangered species on the brink of extinction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

A vaccine could help increase the population of Asian elephants because more calves would survive to adulthood and eventually breed.

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A vaccine could help increase the population of Asian elephants because more calves would survive to adulthood and eventually breed.
Colossal and Re:wild, working with local and international partners and governments, will then be able to restore a genetically robust population of this species.
(AI image courtesy of Colossal Biosciences; Tasmanian devil photo by Aussie Ark)
Re:wild protects and restores the wild.
Colossal creates innovative technologies for species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth.

NESPRESSO WILL INVEST 20 MILLION USD IN DRC TO SUPPORT THE COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITY AND THE REVIVAL OF THE SPECIALTY COFFEE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

VEVEY, Switzerland, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 million USD spent across coffee purchases, price premiums and technical assistance, by 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), helping to give coffee farmers access to the global markets. The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu. This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.

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The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu.
This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.
With the continued investment of 20 million USD in the region, as well as with the ambition to support to raise funds of another 20 million USD, Nespresso aims to continue the work to back the revival of the DRC coffee sector.
Finally, since 2020 Nespresso have been collaborating with an impact digital start-up to verify and trace the coffee by harnessing the power technology.

NESPRESSO WILL INVEST 20 MILLION USD IN DRC TO SUPPORT THE COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITY AND THE REVIVAL OF THE SPECIALTY COFFEE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

VEVEY, Switzerland, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 million USD spent across coffee purchases, price premiums and technical assistance, by 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), helping to give coffee farmers access to the global markets. The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu. This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.

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The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu.
This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.
With the continued investment of 20 million USD in the region, as well as with the ambition to support to raise funds of another 20 million USD, Nespresso aims to continue the work to back the revival of the DRC coffee sector.
Finally, since 2020 Nespresso have been collaborating with an impact digital start-up to verify and trace the coffee by harnessing the power technology.

Steakholder Foods Receives Initial SIIRD Grant Payment

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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REHOVOT, Israel, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), a pioneer in 3D-printed meat and fish technology and cultivated cell innovation, announced that it has received a first-phase payment of USD 220,000 from the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD), out of a maximum USD 1,000,000 for the Company from SIIRD.

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Based on the successful development of 3D-printed hybrid grouper fish, Steakholder Foods has received an initial amount of $220,000 out of a $1,000,000 grant
REHOVOT, Israel, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), a pioneer in 3D-printed meat and fish technology and cultivated cell innovation, announced that it has received a first-phase payment of USD 220,000 from the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD), out of a maximum USD 1,000,000 for the Company from SIIRD.
Steakholder Foods has successfully 3D-printed hybrid fish that are comprised of Steakholder Foods' SHFish – White Fish™ plant-based raw material formulation, and cultivated grouper cells provided by Umami Bioworks and printed by Steakholder Foods' Drop Location in Space (DLS)™ printing technology.
Building on this success, Steakholder Foods intends to continue its innovative work under the SIIRD grant, including focusing on the development of a previously announced Japanese eel product.
Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods, said: "We believe that our initial SIIRD grant payment is indicative of non-dilutive funding sources that we hope to make available to Steakholder Foods in the foreseeable future, as our technologies continue to reach more advanced TRLs."

16th Annual WCS Run For The Wild to Protect Iconic Snow Leopards & Other Wildlife

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.

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You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.
More than 80 snow leopards have been born at the Bronx Zoo, more than any other zoo in North America.
We have long been a global leader in snow leopard conservation, thanks in part to funds raised during the annual WCS Run For The Wild.
Register to participate in the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild and help us make tracks for snow leopards.

Denver Zoo Launches New Wildlife Conservation Programs in Southeast Asia

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

DENVER, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia is the last place on Earth where Critically Endangered Sumatran elephants, tigers, orangutans and rhinoceroses coexist in the wild. It's considered one of the world's most irreplaceable protected areas, yet the 6-million-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site faces accelerating threats from deforestation due to illegal oil palm and timber, pulp and paper plantations, development, and natural resource extraction.

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"With our new programs in Southeast Asia, we are leveraging our expertise and funding to invest in locally-led organizations that protect wild places and species with the highest conservation need."
Other new projects for the Zoo in Southeast Asia include:
Laos was once called Lan Xang or "Land of a Million Elephants" representing one of the largest kingdoms in Southeast Asia.
Denver Zoo became a Conservation Partner of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG), a global network of experts dedicated to the study, monitoring, management and conservation of Asian elephants across Asia.
A recognized leader in wildlife conservation, Denver Zoo has dedicated staff and funding to more than 600 wildlife conservation projects in 62 countries—including current field conservation programs in North America, Asia and Latin America—over the past 25 years.

Delta and Internationally Renowned Marine Research Laboratory Launch Innovative Coral Research and Rescue Collaboration

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Mote serves as a leader for science-based marine conservation policy in the United States, holding a world-leading position in scientific research for coral restoration, among 25 other research programs.

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Mote serves as a leader for science-based marine conservation policy in the United States, holding a world-leading position in scientific research for coral restoration, among 25 other research programs.
The Delta Foundation sent representatives to Mote last year to observe their coral bleaching rescue mechanism.
Building upon professional research, Delta has leveraged its own automation technology, equipment, and corporate volunteers to contribute to heat-resilient coral research and conservation efforts.
Trained and assessed Delta coral restoration volunteers are responsible for monitoring and maintenance, preparing for the next marine heatwave event.

Toledo Zoo's Elephant Herd Grows with Arrival of Newborn Calf

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Monday, March 4, 2024

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toledo Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby elephant, born to African elephant, Renee.

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TOLEDO, Ohio, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toledo Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby elephant, born to African elephant, Renee.
"The birth of this precious baby elephant is such a momentous event," said Jeff Sailer, CEO of the Toledo Zoo.
"It took months of coordination working with our partners in the field," said Michael Frushour, curator of mammals at the Toledo Zoo.
In addition to Renee and the newborn calf, the Zoo is also home to two other elephants, Twiggy and Ajani.

Butterfly Pavilion and Colorado State University form groundbreaking partnership to battle "Invertebrate Apocalypse"

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

"CSU is proud to formalize this unique partnership with such an important research and cultural institution," CSU President Amy Parsons said.

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"CSU is proud to formalize this unique partnership with such an important research and cultural institution," CSU President Amy Parsons said.
"Butterfly Pavilion and CSU have long connected students for internship opportunities and engaged in collaborative research.
Butterfly Pavilion does great work and is an amazing venue where CSU entomologists can communicate their research to large audiences.
"In this groundbreaking partnership between CSU and Butterfly Pavilion, we're unlocking a world of boundless opportunities for both current and future students," said Shartrina White, Butterfly Pavilion's vice president of Education.