The Paris Agreement, a landmark international treaty signed in 2015, set ambitious goals to combat climate change, including the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the year 2030. For the United States, this translates to a 50-52% reduction in emissions compared to the levels recorded in 2005. As we assess our progress towards this crucial milestone, the numbers reveal that we are progressing in the right direction. This is excellent and welcome… Read more »
Tag: December Blog
CategoriesEl Niño vs. La Niña: Unraveling North America’s Climate Anomalies
In climate and meteorology, few phenomena are as influential and widely recognized as El Niño and La Niña. These two climate patterns, collectively known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), profoundly impact weather conditions worldwide. In North America, 2023 is marked as an El Niño year, signifying significant climatic changes. But what exactly is El Niño, and how does it differ from its counterpart, La Niña? Let’s explore the dynamics of El Niño, its effects,… Read more »
December Gardening: Maintenance, Planting, and Holiday Decor
As the festive season approaches and the winter chill sets in, December presents a unique set of tasks and opportunities for garden enthusiasts. While the garden may seem dormant, this month is a crucial period for maintenance, planting certain species, and embracing the holiday spirit with garden decorations. Here’s a guide to making the most of your garden in December.
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Protecting Plants from Frost: December often brings frost, which can harm vulnerable plants…. Read more »
Real Or Fake Christmas Tree – The Choice Is Yours
Try this if you’re looking for something else to talk about this year at your family holiday get-together other than politics. What is more sustainable, a real or fake Christmas tree? This year more than any other year, you will be able to strike up a spirited conversation. While immediately evident to many, the answer is much more complicated than it sounds. There are many contributing factors to the correct answer, often depending on circumstances…. Read more »
Tips For Growing Plants High In Antioxidants
Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. Certain fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants. If you want to increase your intake of antioxidants and prefer to get them through organically grown foods from your garden, this is the blog article for you. A few years back, Tom Spellman suggested, “If you are going to… Read more »
Increase Water Savings, Uniformity, And Quality With Jain Drip Tape
Don Cameron, owner, Terranova Ranch, Inc., started farming in 1981. He quickly realized how important water was and how he needed to be careful with any water used. Every year he installs about 3500 acres of subsurface drip tape. What he gets in return is better uniformity, better quality, and water savings. To Don, that’s key. He wants to get as much production as he can from every drop of water he has. More crop… Read more »
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