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Leveraging partnerships, technology, and design to enhance water quality through the inaugural Aquality app

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Agriculture is one of the main sources of contamination in the water we use to drink, fish, participate in recreational activities and more. According to reports , 78% of global ocean and freshwater pollution with excess nutrients is caused by agriculture.

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Spotlight: Saving Time with “A Step Saving Kitchen”

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It comes from the Records of the Department of Agriculture, in the series “Public Information and Training Motion Picture and Television Productions, 1990 – 1995”, which consists of films produced or acquired to document agriculture, forestry, and home economics. Demonstration of revolving corner cabinets.

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Mitigating the impact of climate change in insurance and other financial services  

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Investment decision-makers also need weather and climate data so they can use it for better-informed trading in sectors such as energy, agriculture and food. Renewable energy forecasting can inform energy trading and insurance companies can help homeowners understand both the threats their properties face and how to counter them.

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Give a Hoot! Don’t Pollute: Earth Day with Woodsy Owl

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The day is set aside to promote environmental protection and teach the public how to better care for the planet. The musical film follows Woodsy Owl and his friend Mr. Music as they teach elementary school children how to recognize pollution problems and their solutions. Since 1970, every April 22nd is recognized as Earth Day.

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

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In the US, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply. Smallholder farmers didn’t know how much water to use for specific crops. The state experienced one of its driest years on record in 2022.

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South African print market growth lagging behind African recovery

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For example, they are exploring how customer expectations are changing and how they can tailor their offers accordingly. They are also contemplating how to cross-sell and maximise their existing resources. As a result, industry players are raising pertinent questions that highlight the primary challenges they confront.

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Botany: one of FSU’s longest taught subjects

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On this trip Dr. Kurz would teach the members how to identify the flora and fauna using Native American traditions. It prepares students to make important contributions to the world in the areas of agriculture, food security, natural resource management, sustainability, policy, and many others.”.