(par 5.3.1) Era of human dominance over Earth began in 1610, say scientists
Era of human dominance over Earth began in 1610, say scientists The beginnings of the Anthropocene Era may not have occurred with the agricultural or
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(par 5.3.1) Modern Science, Enlightenment, and the Domination of Nature: No Exit?
Modern Science, Enlightenment, and the Domination of Nature: No Exit? https://www.uta.edu/huma/agger/fastcapitalism/2_2/leiss William Leiss Introduction and Overview. The disease of reason is that reason was born
(par 5.3.2 ) Herbicide (taken from Wikipedia)
Herbicides http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbicides From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Weeds killed with herbicide Herbicides, also commonly known as weedkillers, are pesticides used to kill unwanted plants.[1] Selective herbicides kill specific targets, while
(par 5.3.2 ) Herbicide-resistant crops threaten global environment, says intergovernmental report
Herbicide-resistant crops threaten global environment, says intergovernmental report http://www.naturalnews.com/046001_herbicide_resistance_GMOs_global_environment.html Monday, July 14, 2014 by: David Gutierrez, staff writer (NaturalNews) The adoption of crops genetically modified
(par 5.3.2 ) How Crop Development has Evolved
History of Agricultural Biotechnology: How Crop Development has Evolved http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/history-of-agricultural-biotechnology-how-crop-development-25885295 By: WieczorekAnia (Dept of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Hi at Manoa) &
(par 5.3.2.1) Forget beige – give us rainbow bokkies
Forget beige – give us rainbow bokkies http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/forget-beige-give-us-rainbow-bokkies-1.1848755 April 22 2015 at 03:30pm By Sheree Bega Cape Town – At a recent game auction, Jacques
(par 5.3.2.1) Genetic Engineering
Introduction to genetic engineering. http://www.eschooltoday.com/gmo/genetically-modified-foods.html You may have heard that many foods (plants and animals) these days have questions around, as to whether they have
(par 5.3.2.1) Genetic Pollution (taken from Wikipedia)
Genetic pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Genetic pollution is a controversial[1][2] term for uncontrolled [3][4] gene flow into wild populations. This gene flow is undesirable according to some environmentalists and conservationists,
(par 5.3.2.1) Genetically modified food controversies (taken from Wikipedia)
Genetically modified food controversies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversies From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For related content, see Genetic engineering, Genetically modified organism, Genetically modified
(par 5.3.2.1) With Rains Unpredictable, Mozambique’s Farmers Cling to Traditional Maize
With rains unpredictable, Mozambique’s farmers cling to traditional maize https://news.trust.org/item/20140613093032-cr6d3/ by Isaiah Esipisu | @Andebes | Thomson Reuters Foundation MAPUTO, Mozambique (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Smallholder farmers in Mozambique
(par 5.3.2.2 ) Biosecurity gaps led to 36 invasive species entering Australia since 2000
Biosecurity gaps led to 36 invasive species entering Australia since 2000 http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/oct/24/biosecurity-gaps-led-to-36-invasive-species-entering-australia-since-2000 Invasive Species Council says Australia has not heeded lessons from decision to introduce
(par 5.3.2.2 ) Ecology of Invasive Species (taken from Wikibooks)
Ecology of Invasive Species http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ecology/Invasive_species Everyone may not accept what a particular ecologist or group of ecologists deem as “the way things work”. Ecology is
(par 5.3.2.2 ) Impacts of invasive alien plants on water quality, with particular emphasis on South Africa
Impacts of invasive alien plants on water quality, with particular emphasis on South Africa http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1816-79502012000200019 J ChamierI, *; K SchachtschneiderI; DC le MaitreI; PJ AshtonII; BW
(par 5.3.2.2.1 ) Blooming pest for home owners – new regulations on invasive plants
Blooming pest for home owners – new regulations on invasive plants http://mg.co.za/article/2014-11-14-blooming-pest-for-home-owners 14 Nov 2014 00:00 Chantelle Benjamin New laws state that land owners must monitor
(par 5.3.2.2.1 ) Status of invader tree species in SA
3. STATUS OF INVASIVE TREE SPECIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA 3.1 SOUTH AFRICA 3.1.1 Background South Africa is fairly wooded, with 7 percent of the land
(par 5.3.2.2.1 ) Working for Water Programme: Invading alien plants
Working for Water Programme: Invading alien plants http://www.nda.agric.za/docs/Infopaks/Alien.html A great deal of South Africa’s water is used by plants that do not belong here. They
(par 5.3.2.2.1.1) Alien invasive species and their effects on the Orange-Senqu River basin ecosystem
Alien invasive species and their effects on the Orange-Senqu River basin ecosystem http://www.orangesenqurak.com/river/ecology+biodiversity/biodiversity/invasive+species.aspx Environmental threats to the Senqu and the Orange in South Africa have been widely presented in the
(par 5.3.2.2.1.2) Alien invader laws kick in
Alien invader laws kick in http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/home-garden/garden/alien-invader-laws-kick-in-1562856 15 August 2013 at 12:52pm – LIFESTYLE/HOME-GARDEN/GARDEN/ Johannesburg – The government has published a set of regulations that affect gardeners
(par 5.3.2.2.1.2) Cape Nature – Alien vegetation management
Cape Nature – Alien vegetation management http://www.capenature.co.za/care-for-nature/conservation-in-action/integrated-catchment-management/alien-vegetation-management/ Invasive alien vegetation refers to plants brought to South Africa from other countries, both intentionally and unintentionally, that cause
(par 5.3.2.2.1.2) Experts pin hopes on Brazilian bugs
Experts pin hopes on Brazilian bugs http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/experts-pin-hopes-on-brazilian-bugs-1.1763973 October 13 2014 at 09:32am By Richard Davies Known to entomologists as Catorhintha schaffneri, the yellowish-brown insect, about
(par 5.3.2.2.2) ‘Killing geese not purpose of plan’
‘Killing geese not purpose of plan’ http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/killing-geese-not-purpose-of-plan-1.1774314 November 3 2014 at 08:21am By Kieran Legg hawk on hand HUNTER: Plans to use trained hawks to
(par 5.3.2.2.2) CT battling invasion of deadly aliens
CT battling invasion of deadly aliens http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/ct-battling-invasion-of-deadly-aliens-1.1779850 November 13 2014 at 03:30pm By Henri du Plessis Cape Town – Cape Town is battling invasive alien
(par 5.3.2.2.2) Deadly duo- Invasive species and climate change
Deadly duo: Invasive species and climate change http://mg.co.za/article/2010-10-22-deadly-duo-invasive-species-and-climate-change 22 Oct 2010 09:30David Fogarty Climate change is set to drive the spread of invasive plant and
(par 5.3.2.2.2) Efforts Being Made to Counter Invasive Ants On Island in Seychelles
Efforts being made to counter invasive ants on island in Seychelles http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/8701/Efforts+being+made+to+counter+invasive+ants+on+island+in+Seychelles#:~:text=One%20method%20to%20be%20tried,as%20deterrents%20to%20the%20ants Victoria, Seychelles | March 4, 2018, Sunday @ 09:34 in Environment » CONSERVATION | By: Salifa Karapetyan Edited by: Betymie
(par 5.3.2.2.2) Invasive species threaten biodiversity
Invasive species threaten biodiversity http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/invasive-species-threaten-biodiversity-1.1776550 November 6 2014 at 06:00pm By Roser Toll Until a few decades ago, there were no beavers in Patagonia. That
(par 5.3.2.2.2) Mallards could wipe out SA’s duck
Mallards could wipe out SA’s ducks https://www.iol.co.za/news/mallards-could-wipe-out-sas-ducks-1840678 Mallard ducks are interbreeding with indigenous species. Written by Melanie Gosling Cape Town – Mallard ducks, an aggressive
(par 5.3.2.2.2) What state’s real beef with trout is
What state’s real beef with trout is http://www.bdlive.co.za/opinion/columnists/2014/08/11/on-the-water-what-states-real-beef-with-trout-is by Neels Blom, 11 August 2014, 05:49 TROUT and jacarandas have won a reprieve, according to flyfishers’ federation
(par 5.3.2.2.3 ) Bioaccumulation (taken from Wikipedia)
Bioaccumulation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioaccumulation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other chemicals in an organism.[1] Bioaccumulation occurs when
(par 5.3.2.2.3) Atop Food Chain, Ospreys Ingest Many Poisons
Atop Food Chain, Ospreys Ingest Many Poisons, Revealing Environmental Dangers http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/08/140826-ospreys-environment-pollutant-contaminant-health-science/ As apex predators, ospreys get a mega-dose of contaminants from their prey. An osprey
(par 5.3.2.2.3) Biomagnification (taken from Wikipedia)
Biomagnification http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomagnification From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In biomagnification the concentration of the persistent toxins (crosses) increase higher up the food chain. Biomagnification, also known
(par 5.3.2.2.3) DDT (taken from Wikipedia)
DDT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDT From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a colorless, crystalline, tasteless and almost odorless organochloride known for its insecticidal properties. DDT has been formulated in almost every conceivable
(par 5.3.2.2.3) Death and Extinction of the Bees
Death and Extinction of the Bees http://www.pakalertpress.com/2014/04/02/death-and-extinction-of-the-bees/ By Joachim Hagopian Global Research, March 28, 2014 Scientists have recently reported that mass extinctions of marine animals may soon be
(par 5.3.2.2.3) DTT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) – WWF fact sheet
DTT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) – WWF fact sheet Chemical Characteristics: DDT is an organochlorine compound that persists in the environment and bioaccumulates in human and animal tissue. DDT
(par 5.3.2.2.3) Environmental Impact of Pesticides (taken from Wikipedia)
Environmental impact of pesticides http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_pesticides From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Preparing to spray a hazardous pesticide Drainage of fertilizers and pesticides into a stream The environmental
(par 5.3.2.2.3) Pesticides (taken from Wikipedia)
Pesticide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesticides From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A crop-duster spraying pesticide on a field A Lite-Trac four-wheeled self-propelled crop sprayer spraying pesticide on a field Pesticides are substances meant for
(par 5.3.2.3) Habitat Change (from Enviroliteracy)
Habitat Change http://enviroliteracy.org/ecosystems/drivers-of-biodiversity-loss/habitat-change/ A key driver of the current trend in biodiversity loss is the conversion of land for agriculture, settlement, or other human uses. When land
(par 5.3.2.3) Smart City Tech is Not Yet Living Up To Its Promise to Solve Environmental Problems
Smart City Tech is Not Yet Living Up To Its Promise to Solve Environmental Problems http://www.sustainablecitiescollective.com/david-thorpe/1023836/smart-city-tech-not-yet-living-its-promise-solve-environmental-problems 0 Posted December 4, 2014 The UK’s Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has
(par 5.3.2.3) The Ecology of Dams
The Ecology of Dams http://chamisa.freeshell.org/dam.htm Rivers possess a delicate ecology that depends on a regular cycle of disturbance within certain tolerances. The plant and animal
(par 5.3.2.3) The Effect of Deforestation on the Climate and Environment
The Effect of Deforestation on the Climate and Environment http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/the-effect-of-deforestation-on-the-climate-and-environment.aspx By Richard Hilderman, Ph.D. 12/27/2010 7:41:56 AM Deforestation is caused by the growing demand for forest products