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Among the more than 8,400 farmer's markets nationwide, 61 percent of those surveyed reported inc

Among the more than 8,400 farmer's markets nationwide, 61 percent of those surveyed reported inc

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Worldwide 43% of irrigated farmland is dependent on groundwater withdrawals

Worldwide 43% of irrigated farmland is dependent on groundwater withdrawals

In North America, the rangelands that once sustained more than 60 million bison now support fewer th

In North America, the rangelands that once sustained more than 60 million bison now support fewer th

In America, we have only about 3% of ancient forests remaining

In America, we have only about 3% of ancient forests remaining

From 2002-2010, conservative billionaires gave $120 mil to groups casting doubt on climate change

From 2002-2010, conservative billionaires gave $120 mil to groups casting doubt on climate change

Sea life is recovering after "no fish zone" ban in Hong Kong

Sea life is recovering after "no fish zone" ban in Hong Kong

"All that we are and will and do depends, in the last analysis, on what we believe the Nature o

"All that we are and will and do depends, in the last analysis, on what we believe the Nature o

World Bank Report: Turn Down the Heat why a warmer world must be avoided

World Bank Report: Turn Down the Heat why a warmer world must be avoided

Earth Atmospheric Trust exists to protect the Earth's climate system

Earth Atmospheric Trust exists to protect the Earth's climate system

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