Pollinator

GMOs: The Truth Revealed As we get up in the morning and prepare for work or school eating a healthy breakfast is certainly on our mind. Who would not want to fuel their body for the day? Well, if you have eaten already today, chances are you have had food that has been touched by science as well as good old Mother Nature. Up to 80 percent of processed foods in the U.S. have been directly changed by man from the original, natural way it would grow on its own. Except for organic foods, the…

2.1 Ageratum conyzoides Ageratum is derived from Greek word, which is “a geras” meaning non-aging, referring to the longevity of the flowers or the whole plant. The word “conyzoides” is derived from word “konyz” meaning resembles (M.X et al., 2016). Ageratum conyzoides is belongs to the Asteraceae family. Plant species in this family are herbaceous plants which trees and shrubs are rare. This plant is very common in West Africa and Asia. It has softly hairy stems and leaves, erect and branched…

Honey bees produce honey that is favored and enjoyed by many, and they pollinate a large portion of the world’s crops. While their efforts are largely appreciated, their recent troubles have not been given very much attention. Before assessing and understanding their afflictions, one must first have some basic knowledge about the structure/organization of a typical honey bee colony. They are social insects, with each individual bee living to benefit the hive. The survival of the hive depends…

Many people around the world have no idea what is happening to the native ecosystem in Hawaii, most people would just assume that it is perfectly intact and will last forever. Yes, the ecosystem will last a very long time, but unless we do something about it, it will be in dire straights not long from today. This paper will discuss the history of this growing problem, the effect is has on, not only people in Hawaii but people worldwide, and what can be done to help solve this terrible…

The land in Burundi is arid and not arable. “Land fragmentation, stagnant or declining yields, falling soil fertility, the absence of inputs and improved breeds of livestock, and low levels of technical knowledge have prevented farmers from boosting production and increasing their incomes.” (New Agriculturalist) A potential result of this land fragmentation and falling soil fertility would be that the land would become so arid that no crops would grow. However, the country is taking steps to…

THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY Butterflies, like many insects across the UK have undeniable importance to the ecosystem. Maintaining butterfly populations has become a priority across the globe as anthropogenic activities increase to threaten butterfly species. One such species under threat in the UK is the Duke of Burgundy. Decline in flagship species over recent years has led to a review of the biodiversity action plans and the importance they have across the globe. This POSTnote examines the risks of…

Food Production In the United States On average an adult in the United States will eat about 1,825 lbs. of food each year. To provide food to over 300 million consumers, a lot of procedures must be conducted and followed. This demand has altered the ways of food production. “The average meal has ingredients that have traveled 1,500 miles to our table” (Smith 2). All these ingredients came from a farm. Mass producing food has made local farmers disappear. This disappearance has caused food more…

Bunch, Justin Hist. 121 Fall 2014 Prof Zarinebaf Cultural Transference via Mongol Means In the early 13th century many settled civilizations from Europe to Asia were shaken and sundered by a group of people who were previously unheard of. A group of people not unlike the nomad tribes of the Middle East led by the Prophet Muhammad, a group of people not unlike the Saxons and later Vikings of continental Europe who brought about the destruction of the Roman Empire many years prior. For like…

The importance of biodiversity Importance of biodiversity is a fairly new topic that has been gaining considerable attention as the awareness of the significance of natural ecosystems and environments increases. There is thus a new approach to conserve our environment as opposed to merely utilize and diminish it (Silvert 2006, de Vere 2008, Malhotra 2012). This was brought to attention in the 1900s by literature such as “Our Plundered Planet” by Fairfield Osborn. In the 1960s there were many…

Hillary Clinton Health Care- Clinton will stand up to Republicans who led attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Clinton wants to build on its success to bring the promises for affordable healthcare to more Americans. She wants to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and bring down out-of-pocket costs like copays and deductibles. Hillary Clinton wants to fight for health insurance for the lowest- income Americans in every state by encouraging states to expand medicaid and access to affordable…