We’re so used to seeing scorpions, but in many areas of the world they are almost invisible.That’s because they are in the same family as the desert scorpion and can’t be seen from land.In fact, scorpions are considered “un-native” by the United Nations.They’re considered a pest by many countries, including the United States.In addition, there […]
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How the taklimakan Desert in Indonesia Became Food Desert for the World
Food Desert is defined as “a situation of poor quality food supply and high costs, such as transportation and food prices, and poor nutrition, resulting in poor health outcomes.”The food desert designation is not new, but the recent trend of increasing food prices has led to food deserts being increasingly popular as people seek more […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to provide more water for water-stressed Central Valley
California Gov: We’ll be paying more for water, but we’ll be giving it to everyone.The Assembly approved Assembly Bill 1521 by a vote of 33-2 Tuesday, making the first bill of its kind in California history.It would create a state program that would provide more than half of the state’s water for drought-stricken Central Valley […]