NORTHWEST FLORIDA — There is a slight to marginal risk for severe weather across the forecast area today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
The greatest risk for severe weather will be over the coastal counties of Alabama stretching east over parts of Northwest Florida and west over parts of southeast Mississippi. Damaging straight line winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes will be possible with some of the stronger storms.
A wind advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. today. Winds are south from 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. A high rip current risk remains in effect through Thursday morning. The surf is expected to climb from 5 to 7 feet. The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.
Loose light weight objects can be blown around and there will be dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles.


Municipal Solid Waste – the opportunities of MSW shredding
UNTHA UK managing director Chris Oldfield looks at the opportunities surrounding Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in the UK…
Recent debates surrounding landfill cover have sparked newfound conversation within the waste industry. A great level of uncertainty and confusion surrounds the rulings, opinions and developments that continue to surface.
But the landfill tax uproar that appears to have risen in recent times should reiterate to us all how important it is to reduce, reuse and recycle. For as long as the country continues to produce ‘rubbish’, it is imperative that we commit to finding alternative uses for our waste.
We must not lose sight of the fact that a significant WtE market exists in the UK and with landfill targets looming and fossil fuels becoming ever-more depleted, we cannot afford to lose momentum.
WtE is much broader than many realise. Some mistake RDF and SRF as one and the same for instance, but this is not the case. Whilst still homogenous, RDF is a comparatively coarser fraction produced predominantly from pre-sorted and pre-shredded Municipal Solid Waste (and to a lesser extent Commercial and Industrial waste). The UK is currently exporting significant volumes of this material, baled and wrapped, to overseas nations for use as an alternative fuel. It seems ludicrous that for as long as we continue to produce waste at the rate that we do, we are not actualising some value of our own from it.
As is often the case, if we look to our peers on the Continent we find evidence that the use of biomechanically treated MSW in WtE plants is reaping huge benefits. Denmark for instance is considered an incredibly ‘clean’ nation. The capital community of Copenhagen has revolutionised its waste management strategy and is no longer reliant on landfills as a waste problem solver. Instead measures have been implemented to reduce waste, and use that which is produced as a resource that can be recycled or rendered for energy.
Whilst considered steps towards such an approach are being taken in the UK, still we trail behind. The reasons for this are multi-faceted and include a lack of infrastructure, funding issues and nimbyism. Yet we must adopt a new level of focus for MSW. We must also realise that cleverly designed WtE plants incorporate a wealth of advanced engineering that enables clean energy to be produced.
Energy from waste plants are not panaceas – it would be far better to reduce the amount of rubbish the population produces, at source, before making every effort to reuse and recycle whatever we do create. But for as long as the UK continues to create significant volumes of waste, we should be doing our utmost to recoup some value from it.
It is important to select the right technology, of course. MSW needs to be subjected to biomechanical treatment to reduce the volume and stabilise the organic substance of the waste. Once organic and inert materials have been removed during the pre-sorting phase, the first and most important step in the biomechanical treatment process is pre-shredding. Using a primary shredder such as the single shaft UNTHA XR, which is equipped with indexable cutters and adjustable screen bars, operators can configure their technology according to end user requirements.
An intelligent foreign objection protection mechanism guards against unshreddable items and discharges them quickly and efficiently. This not only prevents machine damage; it also ensures a fit-for-purpose shred and a high quality end ‘product’ from which energy can be recovered.
As we all strive to achieve the circular economy that Ellen MacArthur is so inspiringly promoting, we need to find markets for the products we create. Some pre-shredded MSW waste is being used in open grate firing in the UK, but the majority is going abroad. Yes we can look to the Continent to find RDF customers, but the UK should remain dedicated to better embracing this secondary resource and recovering energy from it accordingly.


WINNIPEG — The federal government has announced funding that will establish ClimateWest, a non-profit hub for climate services in Western Canada.
Over three years, officials will spend $1.95 million developing a regional hub based in Winnipeg to service Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Officials explained ClimateWest will provide customized and accessible regional climate information, data, tools and training to equip communities, businesses and governments to handle climate change issues.
Some of the main areas of focus for the hub will be agriculture, Indigenous communities, rural communities, businesses and local government.
Officials noted the hub’s goal of knowledge sharing and data mobilization will make accessing cutting-edge climate science simpler.
Information from ClimateWest can support adaptation efforts like the following:
- Municipal engineers taking climate adaptation into account in infrastructure standards, like culvert size and storm-water design to reduce flooding impacts.
- Watershed associations planning as they consider increased risk of flood and drought.
- Remote and northern communities assessing their food security due to climate change impacts on transportation and wildlife habitat.
The government stated having access to good data is key to helping communities establish resistance to the impacts of climate change.
“Regional-climate-data hubs support efforts to make all communities more resilient to extreme weather events,” said Jane Hilderman, executive director of ClimateWest, in a statement. “Better access to region-specific climate data means that businesses and individuals can better plan for the future.”
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Image Gallery: Recent studies of Ordovician conodonts
In the last fifteen years, scientists from the Australian Museum and the Geological Survey of New South Wales have been actively working on Ordovician conodonts, mainly from Australia, New Zealand, and China. Two genera and eleven species have been recognized as new and many more species have been revised comprehensively. These studies have significantly advanced our current understanding of the Ordovician conodont biostratigraphy, biodiversity and biogeography in Australia and other eastern Gondawanan terranes. Here are some examples of this recent work.


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Biophilic Futurism: Popular Buildings Reimagined (Covered in Plants)
A recent Guardian article states a scary fact: over the last decade, the rainforest emitted 20% more CO2 than it captured
(1). This is due to extreme deforestation in places like Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (2).
When trees are cut down, there’s a two-part effect on the CO2 emissions:
Fewer trees are absorbing CO2
When a tree is cut down, CO2 that was originally stored in it is released into the atmosphere (3).
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, around 420 million hectares of forest were lost between t
he years 1990 and 2020. The good news is that a) this rate has significantly slowed, and b) Mother Nature is fighting back. Taking into account the
natural expansion of forests, only 178 million hectares have been lost.
These numbers should give us hope, but we need to do much more if we’re going to slow down climate change.
For example: what would happen if we engineered buildings to support the growth of plants?
This is the idea we’ve explored in this article.
We’ve taken 8 popular buildings around the world and used science and maths to calculate how much carbon we could capture every year if we covered 75% of the surface of these buildings in photosynthesising plants.
This percentage leaves enough space for the average amount of building surface area used for windows (4), and a bit extra.
Not only that, but we’ve also asked AI to show us what it thinks these greener buildings might look like! We’ve allowed Midjourney AI to have a bit of creative freedom when it comes to these prototypes – so they may not exactly resemble the original – and it’s worth noting that Midjourney occasionally added fewer plants than we would have liked on the imagery. But, you know, it’s trying its best – the heart is still there.
How could we turn our urban spaces into a biophilic dreamland?
To learn how we calculated the carbon capture, and find out what you can do to help, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Now without further ado – let’s take a look at some of the world’s most popular buildings – but biophilic.
37 Tonnes of Co2/year Captured
Imagine the Eiffel Tower’s greenhouse cafe. Where you can go to study, work or read while surrounded by cascading plants. This is the sort of romance that we’re looking for when we visit Paris.
One trip from Frankfurt to New York uses around 1 tonne worth of Co2 (1). If we assume three of these flights happen per day, then 1,095 of these flights take place in a year. This building would offset 37 of those trips.
It’s not much, but it’s honest work.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
1 Tonne of Co2/year Captured
The AI decided to place a beautiful walking garden under the tower – and looks like it straightened the building out while it was at it. While not historically sensitive, this version of The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a great example of what buildings could look like if we engineer them to support plant growth.
The Co2 that this building would capture in one year would be enough to fill 500 fire extinguishers (1).
Empire State Building
59 Tonnes of Co2/year Captured
The AI had a field day with this one. It decided that The Empire State Building needed a series of extensions in the form of luxury apartments. While not visually accurate, it’s definitely a place you’d like to book for your next New York holiday.
This building would capture roughly 59 tonnes of Co2 if it was 75% covered in plants. This kind of biophilic futuristic renovation would cancel out the annual emissions emitted by 13 diesel-fueled cars.
21 Tonnes of Co2/Year Captured
Another beautiful renovation. The Shard is a particularly special building as it not only houses office space but also a five-star luxury hotel, three stories of restaurants and residential space. It’s 72 stories high in the heart of London – the perfect candidate for a vertical urban forest.
Covered in photosynthesising plants, this building would be able to capture 21 tonnes of Co2 every year and turn it back into oxygen. This is the equivalent of the Co2 released from using 48.6 barrels of oil (7).
129 Tonnes of Co2/year Captured
The tallest building in the world is – of course – in our sights for our new world order. All that vertical plant real estate is perfect for an all-you-can-eat Co2 buffet. Built in 2010, the Burj Khalifa is just over half a mile high (about 830 meters), making it a perfect carbon-capturing machine.
Not only will plants on this building look incredible, but, if done right, they will capture around 129 tonnes of Co2 every single year. That’s enough to cancel out the Co2 emitted from the electricity use of 21 homes in one year! (7)
51 Tonnes of Co2/year Captured
Once again, AI has had a field day here. While we’re not about to turn the ancient Pyramids into luxury apartments, we can see this type of building existing somewhere else near a desert oasis.
If a theoretical building that matched the size and shape of the pyramids had at least 75% plant coverage, it would capture 51 tonnes of Co2 every year. That’s enough to compensate for the Co2 emitted from burning over 57,000lbs of coal (7) – that’s 9,500 elephants worth of coal! (8)
The Flatiron Building
4 Tonnes of Co2/year Captured
The Flatiron Building, while not accurately represented here, is one of the most popular buildings in New York City. It sits at 22 stories, or just about 87 metres high at the corner of a sharp turn intersection. It would add some much-needed green beauty to the concrete streets of NYC.
This building would capture around 4 tonnes of Co2, which is equivalent to volume of about 4 hot air balloons (5).
2 Tonnes of Co2/year Captured
Now for a building we all know and love. Big Ben (or the Elizabeth Tower, as the building is officially known – Big Ben is actually the nickname of the bell that chimes) is an iconic figure for not only London but the entirety of England. While she may not be as tall as the Burj Khalifa, she certainly can play her part in the recapture of Co2. If we were to add a vertical garden to the sides of this popular clock tower, we’d capture around 2 extra tonnes of Co2 every year – equivalent to the Co2 released from almost 2.5 million smartphone charges.
One smartphone can be charged between 300 and 500 times in its lifetime, so this means Big Ben would offset the Co2 emissions from the lifetime of at least 500 smartphones!
So that’s 292 tonnes of Co2 we could be capturing from the atmosphere every year just from 8 buildings! Imagine what we could do if every building was biophilic.
How Did We Calculate the Carbon Capture?
To understand precisely how much carbon these buildings would capture, we had to do a bit of digging…
We found the square footage and height of these buildings and started there. With that info we were able to roughly calculate the surface area of the buildings. We then did some research to determine how much carbon is captured per square metre of photosynthesing plants (spoiler: It’s .5kg/ year), and did a little maths to transfer that data to the square metre surface area of our popular buildings.
Obviously, we can’t completely cover these buildings with plants (we still want to see out of the windows, of course). We found that the average building has around 20% of its surface area dedicated to windows. Then we added an extra 5% to that number to give us some extra space for doors, gutters, and other necessities and decided that 75% of a plant-covered building should do the job.
The only things we need to consider now is:
How we’re going to get these plants rooted on the side of these buildings (lots of flower troughs hanging from windows?)
Who is going to trim and manage these plants? Are there any takers to be the first vertical urban horticulturist?
What Can You Do To Help?
There’s actually one more thing to consider – and that’s what you can do to help right now.
There are loads of schemes, both in the UK and internationally that are geared towards reforestation and creating a greener future.
Greenpeace.org has a variety of ways that you can take action against deforestation and climate change – from joining your local Greenpeace group and raising awareness to donating monthly to their cause.
With Offset Alliance you can donate directly to plant a tree.
At Aspire Doors, we aim to do what we can to help the climate. We supply our products using responsibly sourced material, and all of our external products at least meet (and mostly exceed) the thermal insulation requirements set by the British Building Regulations, helping to keep energy usage down.
Look at some of our most popular external doors to get an idea of what you can do with your next renovation project and keep your home warm this winter – without excessive energy usage!


The biophilia hypothesis states that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems. It’s a gift to go outside, get fresh air year round and connect with the natural world every day. It sharpens the mind and the senses.
Turning out the lights seems pretty easy to me but maybe it's because my parents constantly told me to do it when I was young. I know I feel like I tell my kids A LOT. I’ve found it does become a habit if done over and over enough times. It's also a quickly forgotten habit- thus the nagging of the children. But it does save energy so it's worth the nagging in my opinion. I’ve read that lighting can count for anywhere between 20-50% of home and/or office energy consumption. I think this number might be a little off with more energy effiecient options available nowadays.


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‘UK struggling to keep pace with climate impacts’
by the Climate Centre
Action to improve the UK’s resilience is not keeping pace with the fallout from a warming world and increasing climate risks, a new assessment from its independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) published yesterday has found.
The CCC is a statutory body established by law in 2008 to advise the UK’s central and devolved governments and report to Parliament on progress in climate mitigation and adaptation domestically.
Its latest report involved over 450 experts from 130 organizations and includes the finding that since 2018 over 4,000 heat-related deaths have been recorded in England; yet since the CCC’s last assessment five years ago, nearly 600,000 homes have been built that are not resistant to extreme heat.
The UK is experiencing “widespread changes in the climate”, it says. Average land temperature has risen by 1.2°C from pre-industrial levels, sea levels have risen by 16cm since 1900, and “episodes of extreme heat are becoming more frequent”.
Baroness Brown, Chair of the CCC Adaptation Committee, said: “The severity of the risks we face must not be underestimated. These risks will not disappear as the world moves to net zero; many of them are already locked in.
“By better understanding and preparing for the coming changes, the UK can prosper, protecting its people, its economy, and its natural environment. A detailed, effective action plan that prepares the UK for climate change is now…needed urgently.”
The CCC report – which will inform the third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plans – identifies eight priority areas of risk: freshwater habitats and species, soil, natural carbon stores such as forests, crops and livestock, food supplies, power, health and “[m]ultiple risks to the UK from climate change impacts overseas”.
The CCC assessment also identifies steps that could generate benefits in the next five years if implemented on a large scale, such as retrofitting buildings, but while the changing climate also “creates some opportunities, these do not offset the risks and also require early action to realize,” a CCC statement said.
The government, it adds, must “support good adaptation planning across the UK and integrate this into policies.”
‘Community resilience is critical
to deal with these trends’
The British Red Cross tweeted that it “agrees we need to support communities…to adapt to climate change, building resilience and preparedness to existing and future climate risk”.
In response to the CCC report, the National Society flagged its existing guidance for both flood and heatwave preparedness on Twitter, while its Executive Director of International, Richard Blewitt, said “community resilience [is] so critical to deal with these trends,” with the “dramatic impacts of the climate crisis in the UK”, which hosts the next round of UN climate talks later this year.
British Red Cross Chief Executive Mike Adamson wrote last weekend that, after the G7 meeting in Cornwall, COP 26 is the second “of two global opportunities this year for the UK to show it is as committed as ever to playing a positive, powerful role for good in the world.”
He argued that “developing countries will want to see the big economies commit to tackling climate change before they will feel compelled to do so.”
British Red Cross emergency-response volunteer Kenny provides hot drinks to members of the community as they help clean up the village of Fishlake, near Doncaster, following widespread floods in November 2019. (Photo: BRC)


Malaysia faces heavy rain once or twice every year due to the monsoon season. According to the geography of Malaysia, there are two monsoon wind seasons. One is the southwest season starting from late May until September and another one is the northwest season which occurs from October to March. Hence, Malaysia is surrounded by the equator and south china sea making it harder to have a real dry season like summer for example.
The Northwest season brings a lot more heavy rain compared to the southwest season as it originated in China and came down slowly towards the north side. Both peninsular and insular Malaysia lie at the same tropical latitudes and are affected by the same airstreams. This type of climate change really does leave an impact towards some people in this country. During the monsoon season, heavy rainfalls usually occur and this badly affects the local fisherman and farmers as their sources of income are put on hold until the season passes by. Apart from that, flash floods also happen in certain areas and may lead to some serious accidents and injuries.
Other than that, the tropical rains usually occur during the afternoon until evening, mainly in the form of downpour and could also turn out to be thunderstorms. However, the weather are quite good in the morning and there were no shortage of sunlight for the plants to process their photosynthesis and living things including humans to start their day. The heavy rain usually happens in southwestern Sarawak and Northwestern Sabah. Not to forget the east side of the peninsula was also the most affected by this monsoon season. Therefore, the weather conditions in Kuala Lumpur are a bit different compared to others. Kuala Lumpur stays humid almost all the time. Kl does experience occasional rainfall but not as much as other states.
With the occurrence of this monsoon season and heavy rainfalls each year, the structure of the Malaysian house are specifically designed to handle and prevent any soils from loosening due to the heavy downpour. This is where the ‘Gutter’ plays an important role at your house. The gutter helps in diverting the rainwater from the roof of your house into the public drainage. One thing that needs to be considered is the gutter material. The B304 Stainless-steel are the best gutter in Malaysia. Pros, it will not rust like any other types of gutter and can also be customized with a variety of sizes. Cons, it is expensive. But when it comes to safety and precautions, money doesn’t matter.
Even though the Malaysian people live in this kind of situation and weather condition, they would all still be able to adapt with this kind of environment that occurs every year and has become their part of life.


Organic livestock production is a means of food production with a large number of rules directed towards a high status of animal welfare, care for the environment, restricted use of medical drugs and the production of a healthy product without residues (pesticides or medical drugs). The intentions of organic livestock production have been formulated by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) and were further implemented by EU regulation 2092/91 in the year 2000. The consequences of these rules for the health of the animals were not yet fully anticipated at the time these regulations were made and it has become clear that in some cases the rules are not clear enough, thereby even hampering the development of the production system. In this review we shall discuss the implications of these rules for animal health, whereby we shall focus on pig, poultry and dairy production systems. Disease prevention in organic farming is based on the principles that an animal that is allowed to exhibit natural behaviour is not subject to stress, is fed optimal (organic) feed, and will have a higher ability to cope with infections than animals reared in a conventional way. Fewer medical treatments would thus be necessary and if an animal would become diseased, alternative treatments instead of conventional drugs should be preferred. Although homeopathy or phytotherapy are recommended according to prevailing regulations, not many organic farmers use this treatment regimen because of lack of scientific evidence of effectiveness. Important health problems in organic livestock farming are often related to the outdoor access area, exposing the animals to various viral, bacterial and parasitic infections some of which may only influence the animals¿ own welfare whereas other ones may also endanger the health of conventional livestock (e.g. Avian Influenza) or pose a food safety (Campylobacter, Toxoplasma) problem to the consumer. Many preventive measures can be taken, such as using better animal breeds, optimized rearing conditions, pre- and probiotics, and addition of acids to the drinking water. In case of infectious disease, tight vaccination schedules may prevent serious outbreaks
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The Only Thing Better Than A Waterfall Is A Triple Waterfall
The Diphylleia Grayi is a wonderfully unique flower whose petals turn clear as glass when it’s splattered with raindrops. Commonly referred to as the skeleton flower, it hails from the moist wooded mountainsides in the colder regions of China and Japan. The flowers come out in late spring, with large, fuzzy green, umbrella-like foliage topped […]


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WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture in its July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected the carryover of wheat on June 1, 2022, at 665 million bus, down 105 million bus from the June outlook and down 179 million bus, or 21%, from 844 million bus in 2021. The 2022 carryover as forecast would be the smallest since 2014.
The 2021-22 carry-in supply at 844 million bus was down 8 million from the previous estimate. But standing out in the wheat supply-and-demand forecasts was a 152-million-bu reduction in the USDA’s production projection for 2021 to 1,746 million bus because of the drought ravaging the spring wheat areas of the northern Plains and the Pacific Northwest; the winter wheat production estimate was raised.
The all-wheat production forecast for 2021 was down 80 million bus from 1,826 million bus as the 2020 outturn. It would be the smallest all-wheat crop since 1,741 million bus in 2017.
US wheat imports in 2021-22 were forecast at 145 million bus, up 20 million from June and up 45 million bus from 2020-21. The total US wheat supply in the current year was projected at 2,735 million bus, down 140 million bus from June and down 219 million bus, or 7%, from 2,954 million bus in 2020-21.
Domestic use of wheat in 2021-22 was forecast at 1,195 million bus, down 10 million from June but up 76 million bus from 2020-21. The adjustment from June was because of a 10-million-bu reduction in forecast feed and residual use of wheat to 170 million bus.
US wheat exports in 2021-22 were projected at 875 million bus, down 25 million bus from the June forecast and down 117 million bus, or 12%, from 992 million bus in 2020-21. Exports were forecast to be the lowest since 2015-16.
The USDA’s July WASDE contained the first 2021-22 forecasts by wheat class of the season. Only in the case of soft red winter wheat were 2021-22 ending stocks forecast to be higher than in 2020-21. Ending stocks for the other wheat classes were forecast to be lower in 2021-22 than in 2020-21.
Spring wheat supply-and-demand forecasts stood out. Because of the drought, the hard red spring wheat crop was forecast at 305 million bus, down 42% from 530 million bus in 2020. Spring wheat production was forecast to be the lowest since 181 million bus in 1988.
The carryover of hard red spring wheat on June 1, 2022, was forecast at 119 million bus, down 49% from 235 million bus in 2021. It would be the smallest hard red spring wheat carryover since 68 million bus in 2008.


March is typically one of the wettest months in Southern California, so it’s possible we may see more heavy storms like the one that hit on February 17.
Here’s what you can do to be prepared…including steps you can take to reduce the chance for street flooding in your neighborhood.
Bring trash cans off the street as soon as possible if heavy rain is forecast.
• Once emptied, trash cans easily blow over in heavy rain, blocking the flow of water in the gutter, and causing the street to flood more. Once EDCO dumps your trash cans, please remove them from the street as soon as possible.
Park your vehicle in your driveway if possible if heavy rain is forecast.
• Just like trash cans, a vehicle parked along the curb can slow the flow of water in a heavy rain. That adds to street flooding, and also puts low-lying vehicles at risk for water damage if there’s temporary high water on a street. The safest thing for your vehicle and your neighborhood is to park your car in your driveway when heavy rain is forecast.
Note about the historic design of Lakewood streets.
• Because Lakewood has very flat terrain, homes were built on a slope above the streets, knowing that the streets would hold significant water during a heavy downpour before the water cleared through storm drains and on to nearby river channels. In a heavy downpour, it’s best and safest not to drive, if possible, in order to give the water time to clear off the streets into the stormwater system. If you must drive, see the bullet points below about safe driving during rain.
Are your vehicles prepared?
• Make sure your wiper blades, tires and brakes are in good shape.
• Drive extra carefully when it rains. Give yourself extra space and time to brake.
• "Turn Around, Don't Drown." Never drive through a flooded street or intersection. If you come across a flooded intersection or street, turn around or find an alternate route. Don't attempt to cross swift-moving water; as little as two feet of rushing water can sweep a vehicle away.
Are your home and yard prepared?
• Clear your rain gutters.
• Check trees that may have weak limbs that could fall in a storm.
• Garages are the most vulnerable to flooding. Raise valuable items off the floor. Keep sandbags on hand if you think your garage or ground-level rooms are at risk.
Lakewood City Hall staff is available 24/7 in emergencies. To report a fallen tree, traffic signal outage, or clogged storm drain catch-basin or other city service emergency, call city hall at 562-866-9771. After hours, call the same number but follow the prompts to page a 24-hour emergency services worker.
For a public safety emergency, always call 9-1-1.
If power is out citywide for an extended period of time, city staff will broadcast emergency information on Lakewood’s KLWD 1620 AM radio station. The station can be heard on your car radio. It’s also another reason to have a supply of batteries and radio at home as part of your emergency kit.


Western Australia’s mineral-rich Pilbara region braced Friday as powerful Cyclone Damien prepared to make landfall, causing ports to close and forcing mining firms to stand down non-essential staff.
Damien is already a category three storm and is expected to bring winds of up to 230 kilometres (140 miles) per hour as it strengthens to category four and touches the coast near the town of Karratha, population 16,000, early Saturday.
A spokesperson for Rio Tinto told AFP the company had “started the process of demobilising non-essential people from our sites which may be affected by the weather system.”
The region is the centre of Australia’s world-leading iron ore trade, and home to mining giants Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP, which was also reportedly reducing operations.
Key ports at Walcott, Dampier, Ashburton and Hedland have also been cleared as strong winds made mooring dangerous.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of “very destructive” winds and heavy rain that is likely to cause flooding.


RIO DE JANEIRO — Severe drought and early data are raising concerns that this forest fire season in Brazil will see the same high levels of destruction recorded in the past two years, despite efforts to tamp down the blazes.
With Brazil's forest fire season underway, the government space agency that uses satellites to monitor fires reported more area burned in the month of July than in any July since 2016, according to data released Thursday. The same was true for June.
Most Brazilian blazes are manmade, often started illegally by land-grabbers clearing forest for cattle or crops. Fires tend to begin increasing in June and peak in September, according to historical data. They can easily get out of control during the dry season, burning large swaths of forest to the ground.
Brazil is home to the world's largest rainforest and tropical wetlands — the Amazon and Pantanal — which saw dramatic fires in 2019 and 2020, respectively, that caused the greatest annual forest loss since 2015. That drew global criticism of the response from the administration of President Jair Bolsonaro, who has repeatedly called for development of the region.
This year, it's the Cerrado savanna stretching across Brazil's center-west region that is suffering more than usual. An area almost as big as Connecticut and New Jersey burned there in the first seven months of 2021.
Ane Alencar, science director at the Amazon Environmental Research Institute, said in a July 27 online panel that there have been fewer Amazon fires this year due to cool weather, which limits fire's potential to spread. But deforestation remains on par with the last two years, so much dry material remains on the ground waiting to be burned, she added.
"I am afraid about the coming months," said Alencar, who is also coordinator of MapBiomas Fogo, which compiles data on deforestation and fires across the region. "When this cold front goes away, the vegetation will be drier and then we will have warmer temperatures. … I'm not sure that the people who cut down the forest will not light it."
Citing heightened hazard due to Brazil's worst drought in nine decades, the Justice and Environment ministries on July 22 announced a task force to prevent and investigate fires in 11 states of the Amazon, Pantanal and Cerrado biomes. Some 6,000 people, including federal and state police and firefighters, as well as state public security and environmental officials will participate in the effort, according to a statement.
On June 29, Bolsonaro decreed redeployment of soldiers to the Amazon to combat fires and deforestation, and also issued a 120-day ban on unauthorized outdoor fires.
Similar measures in previous years didn't prevent illegal fires, however. More than 90% of the Pantanal hot spots detected in 2020 came after a similar presidential ban, according to Vinícius Silgueiro, coordinator of territorial intelligence at the Center of Life Institute in Mato Grosso state.
"The sense of impunity is very high. Enforcement is well below what is necessary," Silgueiro said.
In Mato Grosso state, half of whose territory is in the Amazon, the federal and state governments last year began coordinating actions to put an end to overlap that frequently left other areas unmanned and vulnerable, according to Mauren Lazzaretti, the state's environment secretary.
The state is also purchasing a helicopter and plans to deploy dozens of planes loaned by Pantanal farmers and businesses to drop fire retardant onto blazes.
Last year, over 4 million hectares (about 15,000 square miles) of the Pantanal went up in flames, or about 27% its area — by far the most since official record-keeping began in 2003. While the biome regenerates quickly, unlike rainforest, fires often kill local wildlife, such as jaguars, caimans and giant otters.
"The size of the fires last year drew society's attention to the component of individual responsibility," Lazzaretti said. "The engagement of cities, farmers and even traditional and Indigenous communities is much greater this year."
The year before, fires in the Amazon roused global concern, and several European governments openly criticized Bolsonaro's administration. Bolsonaro countered that fires nationwide and in the Amazon, while up from 2018, were roughly in line with the average of the preceding several years and were down sharply from 15 years earlier. He called on European leaders to mind their own backyards.
Earlier studies showed the Amazon absorbs about 2 billion of the 40 billion tons of carbon dioxide the world emits into the atmosphere each year, making it an important part of the global effort to curb climate change. But a study led by the Brazil's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, published in Nature on July 14 — spanning 10 years and involving nearly 600 flyovers — found the dry season's intensification and increased deforestation had caused more fires and higher carbon emissions. The southeastern part of the Amazon, particularly ravaged by logging, has become a net source of carbon.
Paulo Artaxo, professor of environmental physics at the University of Sao Paulo and a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said other recent studies have shown even the more preserved western Amazon region is now carbon neutral in terms of emissions, while a few years ago, it was a carbon sink.
Carlos Nobre, a prominent climatologist, says Brazil's Amazon is nearing a "tipping point," after which the thick jungle will cease to generate enough moisture to sustain its current form and will begin transforming into tropical savanna.
Nobre said Bolsonaro's government has yet to demonstrate any encouraging change in approach to help save the rainforest.
The federal government "continues incentivizing organized crime in the Amazon that is responsible for the theft of timber, illegal deforestation and fires," he said. "Those who practice these crimes haven't given any sign of worry that enforcement will become rigorous. They continue to feel rather empowered." ___ Álvares is based in Brasilia. AP writer David Biller contributed.


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The Goodness Festival’s reach is far and wide and the Million Trees project has jumped on board to celebrate all that is good about greening our planet, well, Greater Geraldton at least.
To plant a million trees was the number one community aspiration from World Cafes held by the City of Greater Geraldton in 2010, and the momentum continues apace with more than 130,100 trees planted and accounted for to date.
A mammoth effort has been put in by Midwest Ports who have recently planted 1600 along Marine Terrace near the wharf.
City Coordinator Community Engagement, Janell Kopplhuber, said the City has been helping the community keep count of trees being planted in the city region through an online registration form.
“The City has created a registration form on our website so that anyone who has planted a tree can register it towards the million,” she said.
“We know lots of people plant trees and shrubs all the time, we just haven’t been told about them yet.”
The Million Trees project will have a presence at the Goodness Festival Expo on Saturday August 23, at the Queen Elizabeth II Seniors and Community Centre in Geraldton, where people can register to get involved as every tree planted counts towards the target and can be registered on the ‘make your tree count’ page on the City’s website.
The community has embraced this project and many successful corporate and community planting days have resulted in some interesting statistics and support, including more than 350 people and 900 volunteer hours committed to the goal.
Ms Kopplhuber said volunteers have been across the board from industry, corporate organisations, community and school students.
“It has been a fantastic effort and some of the students were at many of the community tree planting days,” she said.
“The City does revegetation work each year and this year alone volunteers have helped us to plant a total of 4,508 seedling stems along the Chapman River Wildlife Corridor.”
The average amount of seedlings planted per hour was five – fertilised, tree-guarded and watered, all contributing to the tally.
“Volunteers spent an amazing 9000 hours planting seedlings this year and if we were to calculate the value of these hours it amounts to almost $180,000 worth of volunteer time,” said Ms Kopplhuber.
Ms Kopplhuber encourages everyone who plants a seedling, bush or tree to add it to the Million Trees counter and register their interest in attending future volunteer tree plantings by visiting the City’s website or Million Trees Facebook.
More information on the Goodness Sustainability and Innovation Festival which runs from August 15-31 can be found at www.goodness.org.au


Global Disposable Garbage Bags Market Analysis | Top Trends and Driving Factors
Posted by Loise Williams on September 20th, 2019
Technavio has announced the release of their research report on the Global Disposable Garbage Bags Market for the forecast period 2019-2023. This disposables garbage bags market analysis report segments the market by distribution channel (offline and online) and geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).
Global disposables garbage bags market size will grow by almost USD 1.05 billion during 2019-2023, at a CAGR close to 5%. There is a growing preference for maintaining health and safety, hygiene, and cleanliness. Disposable garbage bags are ideal for dumping and disposing of accumulated waste, including solid waste, e-waste, and various other types of waste. The use of these bags is considered convenient for consumers as they are vital for effective waste management and facilitate cost-effective, clean hygienic, and easy dumping and disposing solutions for recurring waste. Amid rising awareness of health and safety issues due to waste accumulation, the adoption of disposable garbage bags has increased in emerging economies in recent years.
The emergence of recycled disposable garbage bags
Recyclable water bottles, yogurt containers, and various other waste materials are increasingly being used to manufacture numerous plastic products, including disposable garbage bags. With raw material prices rising significantly, disposable garbage bags manufacturers have begun using recyclable PET plastics as raw materials. By using PET plastics, they are able to substantially minimize costs associated with sourcing raw materials and rake in higher profits. Furthermore, manufacturers of disposable garbage bags are investing considerably in experimenting with PET plastic waste (used as a fiber for containers, bottles, clothing, and other plastic products) by collaborating with local innovators, the recycling industry, and numerous other stakeholders. They are looking at market opportunities and the feasibility of transforming PET waste into raw materials for manufacturing numerous plastic products, including disposable garbage bags.
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“Close to 40% of the market’s growth will come from the APAC region. APAC has high potential given the presence of highly-populous countries such as China, India, and Indonesia that have untapped markets. Consumers in the region are keen to invest in cost-effective and eco-friendly products to ensure effectiveness and durability. This further provides leading market competitors with a favorable platform to capitalize on the region’s potential customer base by offering innovative and technologically-advanced products. Furthermore, with the disposable incomes increasing in most APAC countries, countries such as India are making rapid strides towards organized retailing, which will drive the growth of the market further in the APAC region”, says an analyst at Technavio.
To enhance attributes such as quality, design, composition, capacity, smell resistance, strength, and leak protectiveness, several vendors are investing heavily in R&D activities. Also, manufacturers are emphasizing on addressing environmental concerns associated with disposable garbage bags by introducing eco-friendly and bio-degradable products, thus meeting changing consumer expectations. The Clorox Company, Reynolds Group Holdings, and Berry Global have significantly increased their R&D investments for developing innovative and eco-friendly disposable solutions, including garbage bags.
This disposable garbage bag industry research report provides an in-depth analysis of the major drivers, upcoming trends, and challenges that will impact market growth over the forecast period. The report analyzes the competitive landscape and offers details on several disposable garbage bag manufacturers including –
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Wind and Storm - Subjective landscape - Allan Chow
An original painting by Allan Chow
Wind and Storm 30in x 40in x 1.5in Oil on canvas Framed
This weather scene depicts thunderstorms, windstorms, and tornadoes that commonly occupy the prairie. Soft reds and purples dominate the center canvas to represent an approaching storm. Strong winds and heavy rain appears on the weather forecast as soon as you lay eyes on this distinctive painting.


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UNLV Festival of Communitites and GREENFest Combine to Celebrate Sustainability, Culture
Southern Nevada residents can commemorate Earth Day, learn how to live sustainably and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community at the 18th annual Festival of Communities and the fifth annual GREENfest/Earth Day festival.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 12
UNLV Campus, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
During the Festival of Communities, UNLV students and local groups will highlight the rich cultural diversity of the Las Vegas Valley. The program features more than 180 booths and attracts more than 8,000 people to the campus.
GREENFest provides the opportunity for Southern Nevada's sustainable community to gather and unite to honor Earth Day and all it means to our local community. Community partners will share exhibits on recycling, renewable energy, innovation and resources to create a more enjoyable and healthy lifestyle. The event is a zero-waste event, 100 percent powered by solar energy.
Family friendly activities include a Kids Discovery and Fun Zone, live entertainment, a repurposed clothing fashion show, food from around the world, a beer garden and farmers market, health and wellness exhibitors, a recycling art contest, electric bike rides, home and garden exhibits, and more.
New to GREENfest this year is the Drive Electric Las Vegas parade, featuring natural gas and electric vehicles. The event is open to all Southern Nevada Clean Energy Vehicle Owners. To register visit GREENFestLV.com. The procession will being at Town Square at 10 a.m. on April 12 and proceed to the Thomas & Mack parking lot .
Media are invited to attend. Please contact Megan Downs at (702) 895-0898 for more information.
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Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Ellipse Waterbuck | Kobus ellipsiprymnus
In the family of waterbucks, there is a species that immediately catches the eye of the observer: it’s the Ellipse waterbuck. You recognize them by their white circular drawing on the rump, which also gave these animals their name. The second part of their name reveals where these animals like to be: close to and often in the water! Their coat has a water-repellent oil layer that protects them from moisture.
If you stroked these animals, your hands would quickly pick up a turpentine or strong musky smell from the oily secretion on sweat glands. Waterbucks are spread over large areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The reproduction takes place depending on the landscape in different seasons. Gestation period lasts for over eight months. Pregnant females give birth to offspring, which they hide in vegetation for several weeks. After this time, the calf begins to join the herd, using the mother’s raised tail as a signal to follow. Young males make their own bachelor herds; and females and cubs live together in groups of up to 30 individuals which move freely through male territories. When a young male becomes sexually mature, older and stronger, it tries to drive an older buck from its rutting ground and settle in its territory.


Signs of microbes found in 3.2-billion-year-old sandstone
Courtesy of Martin Homann, Free University of Berlin
For Earth’s early inhabitants, living in a bubble was a good thing.
Pockets of gas trapped along ancient shorelines gave microbes a cozy place to call home about 3.2 billion years ago, scientists suggest December 4 in Geology. Such a snug hideout could have shielded microbes from ultraviolet radiation not only on Earth, but perhaps on Mars as well.
The new work is “exciting and very plausible,” says geologist Frances Westall of the French National Center for Scientific Research in Orléans. “It expands the known habitats for early life.”
Earth was a tough place to live a few billion years ago. No oxygen in the atmosphere meant no ozone, and therefore no protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, says study coauthor Alessandro Airo, a geobiologist at the Free University of Berlin in Germany.
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Yosemite is perhaps best known for its towering granite peaks, spectacular waterfalls, and dramatic vistas – features which draw close to four million visitors to the park every year.
However, hidden within these attractions are numerous well-concealed caves that most visitors remain unaware of.
Experience an interactive 360° VR view inside one of these caves here.
Some are large enough for humans to crawl into, and a few of them extend deep enough into the rockfall deposit that portions of them are in complete darkness. These unique environments can harbor rare and sensitive species of invertebrates. In 2010, a new species of pseudoscorpion (Parobisium yosemite), about the size of a small fingernail, was discovered in two of these caves.
Visitors to the park are generally discouraged from exploring these caves, not only because of the potential safety risks, but also to protect the sensitive species and environments within.
Caves are unique and often unexpected features of Yosemite. If you come across one in your travels within the park, please exercise restraint in exploring it and diligence in protecting its fragile ecosystem.
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Prestigious list recognizes innovators in green technology
EL CERRITO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vigilent®, the leader in Intelligent Energy Management™ systems, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen Silicon Valley Global 200 winner for the second consecutive year. Inclusion in this prestigious list signifies leadership amongst peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing and entrenched players in green technology.
Vigilent was selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and a global team of industry experts based on innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.
“This year’s GoingGreen Global 200 winners are pushing the bounds of how technology can bring about change in the war on our planet’s waning resources,” said Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. “The strength of these companies lies in their ability to nurture innovative ideas and see them through to successful, sustainable, and profitable businesses.”
Vigilent will be honored at AlwaysOn’s seventh annual GoingGreen Silicon Valley event, November 27 and 28, 2012, at the Golden Gate Club in San Francisco, CA.
“We are extremely honored by our inclusion in the GoingGreen Global 200,” said Christopher Kryzan, Vice President of Marketing for Vigilent. “Vigilent has achieved phenomenal industry recognition this year as our systems continually demonstrate how companies can gain direct and immediate bottom line impact through more efficient energy management.”
Vigilent provides data center infrastructure management (DCIM) systems that optimize uptime at data centers and telecommunications facilities by using sophisticated artificial intelligence and automated, direct control to dynamically manage cooling resources. Using patented artificial intelligence technology that is self-learning and adaptive, the Vigilent system optimally matches cooling resources to real-time demand to address changing conditions including IT loads, capacity changes, and airflow.
Vigilent (vigilent.com) is the leader in intelligent energy management systems, an essential solution for data center infrastructure management (DCIM). The company applies advanced Intelligent Analytics™ technology to address the real-time energy demands of data centers, colocation providers, telecommunications facilities, and large buildings. Vigilent protects uptime through dynamic management of cooling resources, while delivering significant, immediate reductions in cooling energy costs and carbon emissions through automated 24/7 monitoring and control of mission-critical facilities. A privately-held firm located San Francisco’s East Bay, Vigilent is committed to green energy solutions that reduce and inform energy use, making for a more sustainable planet.
Vigilent, the Vigilent logo, Intelligent Analytics, and Intelligent Energy Management are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Vigilent Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Striking urn-shaped flowers of rich reddish-purple held in a loose umbel on 25cm stem. It is native to the USA, where it grows in the Californian Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada foothills. A prolific bloomer and a great new introduction to the late spring garden. One of the best recent introductions to Australian dry gardens and a personal favourite.


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Techniques to reduce trash and overall weight on trip:
Pack out what you pack in! Burning trash in the backcountry of GTNP is illegal.
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Did you know that pronghorns are the fastest mammals in the western hemisphere? They can run up to 70 mph, but do not like to jump fences! In the summer, pronghorn live along Antelope Flats Road, but in fall they migrate almost 200 miles to central Wyoming.


Hibiscus are sun-loving, flowering plants that enjoy warm temperatures. However, gardeners that wish to have them indoors keep wondering whether Hibiscus will respond well inside. The first thing that strikes them is whether it is an indoor plant or an outdoor plant.
Hibiscus can grow both indoors and outdoors if it gets the right care. Tropical Hibiscus is sometimes grown indoors in cold regions because they are frost-tender, but they can grow outdoors in zones 9-11. Hardy Hibiscus can grow indoors and outdoors in zones 4-8.
You can grow Hibiscus wherever you wish. But, you only need to take care of their requirements and check them daily to observe their reaction.
Today I will share whether Hibiscus will survive indoors or outdoors and how to take care of them accordingly.
Is Hibiscus an indoor plant or an outdoor plant?
You can grow Hibiscus plants indoors and outdoors if you provide them with all their requirements.
If you want to grow a Hibiscus outdoors, train the shrub species to become a plant.
Cut some branches and leave a strong one to grow as a central trunk.
Though Hibiscus are mostly grown as outdoor plants, many gardeners grow them indoors.
Tropical Hibiscus plants cannot tolerate cold winters.
So, if you belong to regions with low temperatures in winters, grow them indoors.
You can still grow Tropical Hibiscus outdoors.
Just bring them indoors when the weather drops below 50°F.
You can also keep them outdoors the whole year if you belong to zone 9-11.
What are the general requirements of Hibiscus plants?
By getting familiar with the basic needs of Hibiscus plants, you can understand how to take care of them indoors and outdoors.
Hibiscus plants enjoy a lot of direct sunlight.
They need at least 4 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.
If the sunlight gets intense in summer, protect them with shade.
Let them have at least 2-3 hours of direct sunlight and then 6-8 hours of filtered sunlight.
This will save them from sunburn.
Try to give them more direct sunlight in winters to maintain a warm temperature.
Hibiscus generally requires watering 4-5 days per week.
They love to grow over moist soil.
For example, Rose Mallows enjoy growing over marshy soil.
The frequency of watering differs depending on the weather.
Hibiscus will need daily watering in the summers.
Sometimes, they will require it 2-3 times a day if the weather is very scorching.
In the winters, reduce watering.
Once per week would be enough to keep them hydrated.
Always check the soil moisture before watering.
Only water the plant when the top 1-2 inches are dry.
Hibiscus enjoys well-drained, loamy, and moisture-retentive soil.
The soil must have a balance between drainage and retention.
Along with that, the soil must be rich in nutrients.
Hibiscus plants are heavy feeders, and they need lots of nutrition for better development and flowering.
The soil pH should remain between 6.5 and 6.8.
Hibiscus can tolerate neutral to slightly acidic soil but not alkaline.
Hibiscus requires sufficient fertilization for fast and healthy growth and big colorful blooms.
If you are using liquid fertilizers, apply them every 2 weeks in the spring and summer and every 4 weeks in the autumn and winter.
If you are using slow-release, use it every 3-6 months in the growing months.
Apply it 2-3 times throughout the growing season during new growths. Don’t use this fertilizer in winters.
Hibiscus likes to grow in temperatures ranging between 60-85°F.
Below 50°F, the plant will stop growing and flowering.
Even if they flower, the blooms will be smaller.
If you are growing tropical Hibiscus, grow them in containers and shift them indoors when the weather begins to cool down in the fall.
The Hardy Hibiscus variety can stay outside.
They are generally native to zones 4-8 and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10-30°F.
If you live in a region where the temperature dips at this range in winters, it is better to grow Hardy Hibiscus.
However, whatever variety you grow, you have to protect them in winters.
Belonging to the tropical regions, Hibiscus enjoys high humidity.
It should be within 50-70%.
Hibiscus stays in humidity levels around 90% in some greenhouses, but don’t try this at home.
Greenhouse plants remain under special care that you won’t be able to provide to the plant.
So, maintain at least 60-70%.
Make sure it doesn’t go below 50%.
Otherwise, the plant will drop flower buds.
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Make sure you use a container with drainage holes for good drainage.
The size of the container should depend on the plant’s size.
Don’t use the same pot for a long time.
As the plant grows larger, it will need space to grow.
So, change the container accordingly in time.
Don’t use a big container as that can cause overwatering.
Terracottas are best because they are porous.
If you ever overwater by mistake, the pot can wick away moisture and increase air circulation.
It also helps to release the hot air and prevent your plant from getting overheated.
However, you can use any type you like, plastic, ceramics, wooden, etc.
Repot the potted Hibiscus every year. Hibiscus is a fast-growing plant.
Within a few years, they can reach 10-12 feet.
Repotting gives more space to grow and prevents root-bound.
- While repotting, use a container 1-2 inches bigger than the old one.
- Cut off 1/3rd portion of the roots if you don’t want the plant to grow big, including the damaged and broken ones.
- Plant them in the same size as the old container.
- But to encourage growth, cut off only the broken and diseased roots and plant them in a big-sized container.
- After repotting, don’t expose your plant to direct sunlight.
Let them recover from the transplant shock and get settled.
Then you can let them have enough sunlight.
Pruning and deadheading
Prune the Hibiscus to keep them healthy and in shape and promote flowering.
For pruning perennial Hibiscus, wait until the late winter or early spring.
Prune off only the old growths because trimming new growth will affect flowering.
Either they won’t bloom or bloom later in the fall, after which they will all die.
Prune off down to 6 inches above the ground.
Keep the stems in the same size.
Prune the Tropical Hibiscus any time in their growing months.
Remove the dead branches and maintain a good shape.
You can also do it at the end of the growing season.
Remember not to prune off heavily.
Only 1/3rd will be trimmed at a time.
If you are bringing an outdoor plant indoors in winters, prune them if only you have kept them in a sunny and warm environment.
Avoid if the environment is cool and dark.
Divide the Hibiscus if it has grown too big.
It is necessary because the plant’s rootball won’t be able to provide enough nutrients to every part of the plant.
So, you need to divide the plant and transplant it to a new place or pot.
It will encourage healthy growth, and both parts of the plant will receive enough nutrients.
Over time, they will become full-grown plants.
Note: These are the general care tips for Hibiscus and are applicable for both indoor and outdoor plants.
How to grow Hibiscus outdoors?
Follow these care tips for the outdoor Hibiscus plants.
Plant in the right location
For growing Hibiscus outdoors, the location is important.
It will determine how much amount of light the plant will receive.
Select the sunniest spot in your garden.
It is generally in the southern or western direction but will differ depending on the hemispheres.
It would be good if there were some tall trees at a distance.
They can give the planting site some shadow which is helpful during the scorching summers.
So, if your garden has such a location, plant your Hibiscus there.
Water the plant deeply
Since they are outdoors under the sun, they will require more watering.
Generally, they need 4-5 times watering per week, but they will need daily watering in summers.
If the weather is too sweltering, Hibiscus will need 2-3 times watering per day, both grounded and potted plants.
Consider deep watering.
In the winters, they go dormant and won’t take that much water.
However, since the weather is dry during the winters, the moisture can evaporate quickly.
In that case, you have to water them.
It is always better to check the moisture level before watering.
Provide water only if the top 1-2 inches of the soil is dry.
Amend the soil bed
Don’t directly plant the Hibiscus plant over any kind of soil bed.
Check the drainage first. If the soil bed is too clayey or sandy, you need to add ingredients to amend the soil.
In the case of sandy soil, add coco coir, compost, volcanic rocks, or other organic matters for retention.
Perlite also helps to improve retention.
Adding compost as mulch increases the quality of the soil and makes it nutritious for the Hibiscus plants.
Ensure the pH level of the soil.
Use lime to increase the pH level of the soil.
To decrease it, use peat moss or sulfur.
Check the permeability
While growing Hibiscus outdoors in the ground, checking how deep the water can penetrate the soil is essential.
Hibiscus roots can grow around 6 inches deep.
So, you need to see whether the water you provide can reach that deep or not.
Otherwise, the plant will suffer from dehydration.
As they remain under the sun, the soil will dry out faster.
The plant won’t remain strong if the water doesn’t reach the roots properly.
Hibiscus grows wider and not taller.
Keep enough space between each plant if you are growing many of them.
Hibiscus can spread around 2-3 feet.
So, maintain a distance of 3-6 feet.
This will give them enough space to grow and even maintain good airflow, which is another minor yet important factor.
Keep at least 2-3 feet of space between each plant if you are planting Hibiscus for a hedge or screening.
Since Hibiscus plants are sun-lovers, plant them when the winter has ended.
Wait for the temperatures to warm up.
Plant them at the same depth as the roots.
Their growing months are spring and summer.
Once the heat goes up, the plant will begin to grow vigorously and even produce blooms in the very first year.
Temperature and humidity
You cannot control the temperature and humidity outside.
If you want to grow Hibiscus outdoors, make sure the temperature remains warm, around 60-75°F during planting.
During the winters, bring Tropical Hibiscus indoors as they are frost-tender plants.
You can keep Tropical Hibiscus outdoors if your region receives temperatures above 50-55°F.
You don’t have to worry about Hardy Hibiscus.
You can grow them outdoors and even keep them outdoors in winters.
Increase the humidity for the outdoor plants if the natural humidity is insufficient.
It is required mainly during the winters.
For increasing humidity:
- Mist your plants, or install a misting system
- Keep water trays around the plant
- Group planting
- The tall trees around can trap the moisture and prevent it from escaping.
- Add mulch to the plant’s base.
Rejuvenate the soil
Revitalize the soil every year like repotting.
Excessive old and compact soil can restrict the roots from spreading and make them root-bound.
Renew the soil by tilting the site, removing the debris, and adding organic matter.
It will improve the soil quality, allow the roots to grow and spread flexibly and give the plant more nutrition.
Bring outdoor Tropical Hibiscus indoors
If you live in a cold region and growing Tropical Hibiscus, grow them in containers and bring them indoors to save them from frost damage.
Since they are tender, frost can damage and kill them.
How to take care of Hibiscus indoors?
Here are some care tips to take care of indoor Hibiscus plants:
Find a sunny window
Indoor plants might suffer a little bit for light.
They won’t receive direct sunlight as the outdoor plants do.
That is why there might be rare chances of blooming.
However, the plant will still stay alive. For healthy blooming plants, place them near the south or west-facing window.
If they are not getting direct sunlight for 6-8 hours, let them have 2-3 hours of direct sunlight daily and filtered sunlight for the rest of the day.
You can also use artificial lights.
Take them outdoors
You can shift Hibiscus outdoors in summer.
It will encourage the plant to produce prolific blooms.
But, a transition is necessary.
Begin exposing them for 1-2 hours and slowly increase the timing in the next 1-2 weeks.
You can also shift them outside in winters during the daytime.
It will help them remain warm.
Again take them inside when the weather becomes cold in the evening or windy.
Water them regularly
Hibiscus like lots of water, but make sure not to overwater them.
Water the plant when the top 1-2 inches are dry.
In the summers, Hibiscus will need regular watering, sometimes 1-2 times per day, especially if they are receiving direct sunlight.
In the winters, they will become dormant.
However, there is less chance of this because they will remain indoors in a controlled environment.
However, they will need less water compared to spring and summer.
Water the plant deeply until the excess water drains out of the drainage holes.
Soil mix for Hibiscus
Drainage, retention, nutrition, and the right pH level are crucial for Hibiscus plants.
For an ideal soil mix, try the following recommendations:
- 2 parts potting soil, 2 parts peat moss, and 1 part vermiculite or perlite
- 1/3 of each potting soil, compost/worm castings, and peat moss/coco coir
- 50% peat, 45% composted bark, and 5% perlite.
You can use these soil mixes for all potted Hibiscus indoors or outdoors.
Ensure that the pH level stays between 6.5 and 6.8. Hibiscus can survive slightly acidic soil.
(Follow the outdoor soil point to increase and decrease pH level)
Maintain ideal temperature
Find a room with temperatures having 60-75°F consistently.
If the plant receives this temperature the whole year, it will grow throughout the year without being dormant.
Avoid AC rooms and areas close to direct fans.
Keep them away from the doors and windows that are frequently opened and closed.
The constant drafts can enter and stress the plant.
Maintain the humidity
Since Hibiscus is from a tropical climate, they will enjoy high humidity levels.
Check the humidity level of your room with a hygrometer.
If it shows below 50%, follow the following steps to increase it:
- Mist the plant
- Use a humidifier
- Keep pebble trays under the pots
- Keep your plant near an aquarium or a bright bathroom
- But, don’t keep them close to furnaces and fireplaces. That will overheat the plant and burn the roots.
Repot Hibiscus every year.
This gives the plant more room to grow and saves it from extreme root-bound.
Repotting also gives the chance to replace the old soil with a new one and improve the plant’s health.
Note: Some points like container, fertilization, and detailed repotting are not mentioned in the indoor and outdoor settings because I have included them in the general requirements.
It works the same for both indoor and outdoor plants.
If taken proper care of, Hibiscus will grow both outdoors and indoors. Some care tips are the same for both the setup and some are distinctive. The essential requirements are sun, water, light, and fertilizer.
These are the same and should be given at the right time at the right frequency. Maintain warm temperature and high humidity around the plant. Repot, replenish the soil, prune and divide to encourage new and healthy growth and blooms.


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Isolation and molecular characterization of Xylella fastidiosa from coffee plants in Costa Rica.
Coffee plants exhibiting a range of symptoms including mild to severe curling of leaf margins, chlorosis and deformation of leaves, stunting of plants, shortening of internodes, and dieback of branches have been reported ...
Identification and distribution of melon infecting viruses and their vectors in two provinces of Costa Rica
Papaya ringspot potyvirus (PRSV), watermelon mosaic 2 potyvirus (WMV-2), cucumber mosaic cucumovirus (CMV) and zucchini yellow mosaic potyvirus (ZYMV), singly or in mixed infections, were identified by ELISA in melon ...
First Report of Xylella fastidiosa Infecting Citrus in Costa Rica
Citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC) is an important disease mainly of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) cultivars. It was first described in Brazil in the state of Sā Paulo in 1987 (4). The disease has spread to all ...
First report of Xylella fastidiosa infecting coffee in Costa Rica
In 1995, severe symptoms were observed on ‘Caturra’ and ‘Catuaí’ coffee (Coffea arabica L.) varieties in farms in the southern part of the Central Valley in Costa Rica. Symptoms were reduced leaf size, malformation of ...
First Report of Xylella fastidiosa in Nerium oleander in Costa Rica
Oleander (Nerium oleander L.) shrubs presenting mottling, leaf tip and margin scorch, short internodes, defoliation, and branch dieback were observed at different localities in the Central Valley in Costa Rica. Severity ...


PER Update Public Hearing & Open House #2
June 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
At the public hearing and open house, a representative of Great West Engineering will describe the 2018 Wastewater PER update was prepared and explain the Phase 3 of the proposed project, including the purpose, project activities, budget, and applications for sources of funding from the Montana Department of Commerce, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Montana’s Community Development Block Grant Program, and USDA Rural Development.
All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding the PER and the proposed project.
To support compliance with CDC and WHO guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will also host an open house before the public hearing from 4:00 to 5:30 at the Community Center for questions and comments about Phase 3 of the wastewater project as addressed in the 2018 Wastewater PER update. At the open house, and the public hearing representatives of the City and Great West Engineering will explain the purpose of the project, the project area, the scope of work, budget, possible sources of funding, and any costs that may result for local citizens because of the project. Great West Engineering will also present its assessment of the project’s impact on the environment. Copies of the draft environmental assessment and PER Update are available at www.thompsonfallsinfrastructure.com. Residents can also find links to the project website on the City’s website and Facebook page. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may view the documents at the Thompson Falls City Hall. However, to adhere to physical distancing recommendations included in the Governor’s directive establishing conditions for Phase 2, you are asked to make an appointment to view the documents by calling City Hall at (406) 827-3557.
During the open house and public hearing, residents may ask questions and express their opinions regarding the project and its impact on the City of Thompson Falls. Residents may also submit comments and questions at www.thompsonfallsinfrastructure.com, or you may contact Project Manager Carrie Gardner, PE at (406) 495-6176 or email@example.com.
When: June 8th, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Open House)
June 8th, 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Public Hearing)
Where: 410 Golf Street -Thompson Falls Community Center
Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing at the address provided below by the end of the public hearing.
City of Thompson Falls
108 Fulton Street
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Or via email
You can also comment via the “Comment on Project” tab.
Public Meeting for Funding application and Environmental
At the public hearing, a representative of Great West Engineering will be there to discuss applying for funding to the Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP) grant and other funding opportunities for the water project, as well as discuss the environmental impacts of the project.
Date and time of the meeting is TBD. Please check back from more information.


There are lot of things in life that we need. Food, water, shelter…all life’s necessities. If I told you that you need window tinting in your home you might think I’m crazy. My sanity set aside, residential window tinting really is something every home needs.
Before you have me visiting my local psychiatrist, let’s look at the reasons why window tinting for your home is needed.
Destructive Ultraviolet Rays
Did you know that the leading cause of fading in furniture and window coverings is UVA and UVB rays that bombard your home everyday?
UV light can fade and discolor nearly everything it comes into contact with, even things that are inside your home, and hardwood furniture is no exception.
Destructive Solar Heat
Sun damage can threaten the quality of your furniture and is ultimately irreversible. Sunlight is one of the greatest sources of damage to our home’s interiors, and you don’t have to live in a tropical locale to suffer its effects. Sunlight damage can be especially noticeable in houses that are oriented in sun-facing directions, such as the east or west. Of course, any house with large windows can let in lots of light – and the damage that comes with it.
Protecting Your Family
Skin Cancer And Window Tint
While it’s understood that taking sun safety precautions is important outside, few people realize they can sustain sun damage indoors, too.
Window film is an increasingly effective solution, offering substantial indoor protection by blocking up to 99.9 percent of UVA radiation.
“To see the damage that untreated glass can do, take a close look at the furnishings in your home that are hit by direct sunlight,” says Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “If the sun has faded the color of your sofa, it can just as easily damage your skin when you sit there.”
Fletch Window Tint has been helping homeowners in San Antonio Texas since 1989 protect themselves from the suns’ harmful rays. By offering the latest window film technology, we provide excellent solutions to combating the damage wrought by the sun. Ceramic and Infrared Carbon window tint are the latest weapons in the fight to protect our homes, furnishings, and most importantly our families.
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The present study was carried out to trace the life cycle of mealy bug, Rhizoecus amorphophalli on three different hosts including elephant foot yam, taro and tannia tubers. Investigation revealed that the mealy bug reproduces sexually and the adult female secretes an egg sac of white waxy substance in which eggs were laid. Female nymph moult normally, but male instar produces a cottony puparium around its body and form a pupal stage from which adult males emerge. On tubers of elephant foot yam, average fecundity and incubation period were 68.30±6.22 and 7.80±0.88 days respectively. But, it was significantly lesser for those on the taro and tannia tubers. Nevertheless irrespective of hosts, the percentage of hatching maintained uniformity. The total life cycle of bug which includes three instars and a pupal stage took 27.10 days for females and 22.40 days for males on tubers of elephant foot yam. The larval stages of mealy bug did not show prominent morphometric changes among the hosts used for life cycle study.
Key words: Rhizoecus amorphophalli, elephant foot yam, taro, tannia, mealy bug, biology, life cycle.
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This article is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0


Thanks. I hold the opinion that the USDA tends to not anticipate higher or lower production numbers but instead uses multi year averages yields times acres planted. They only alter their estimates *after* actual numbers have been collected and verified. Does CONAB do the same? Are they predicting a 22.6 drop in production based on field observations so far? Or are they just guessing that production will be down due to the off year + the drought?


Western Fence Lizards eat, Insects, Flies, Ants, Spiders, and Beetles. Also, Vegetables thrive with proper supplements.
What do Western Fence Lizards Eat?
Do you know what Western Fence Lizards eat? If not, you’re in for a surprise! These little lizards are omnivorous and will eat just about anything they can find. In this blog post, we will discuss the different things that Western Fence Lizards eat in order to help you better understand these interesting creatures!
What does a Western Fence Lizard Eat in the Wild?
A Western Fence Lizard is a small, chunky lizard with large scales on its back and belly. They are usually light brown to dark gray in color with blue patches on the sides of their stomachs, necks, and throats. In addition to these two primary colors, they can occasionally have yellowish or greenish tones as well. What do Western Fence Lizards Eat?
The average length of an adult Western Fence Lizard is between four and six inches long including the tail (which makes up about half the total body size). Their tails are not prehensile like other lizards such as geckos; rather they use them for balance while escaping predators by running away quickly from danger instead of climbing up trees where most geckos would go when being chased after.
Western Fence Lizards are omnivores, which means that they eat both plants and animals. Their diet consists of a variety of insects (such as beetles, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and spiders), fruits, berries, and flowers.
They have also been known to scavenge for food on occasion when necessary. Interestingly enough, Western Fence Lizards are one of the few lizards in North America that can consume venomous snakes without being harmed; their stomachs contain a special enzyme that neutralizes the snake’s venom.
This allows them to feast on carcasses of rattlesnakes and other poisonous snakes without any danger to themselves. Western Fence Lizards are native to the western United States and can be found in most areas west of the Rocky Mountains. They prefer open grasslands, deserts, or any area where there is plenty of sunlight.
Their primary habitat includes shrubs and wooded areas near streams and rivers because these provide shelter from predators such as hawks and owls while at night when they’re hunting for food; during daylight hours though they like basking out in full view where their bright colors may act as camouflage against predators with duller colored eyesight such as humans!
These small lizards will use their tails to avoid being eaten by flipping them up so that it looks like an insect flying away instead of running towards safety which would attract attention from unwanted visitors.
In the wild, a Western Fence Lizard can live up to seven years but many don’t make it past their first year because of predators that hunt down these delicious little creatures before they have time to reproduce or reach maturity themselves!
This is especially true if you’re keeping them as pets since most pet store owners won’t allow customers access when purchasing one from them so there’s no guarantee how long your lizard will survive under different circumstances than what would otherwise occur outside in nature where some may last longer than others depending on factors such as climate conditions and where exactly they end up living throughout its entire lifespan (which could vary greatly based upon location).
How do you care for a Pet Western Fence Lizard Diet-Wise?
One of the most important things you can do for your Pet Western Fence Lizard is to provide a healthy diet. A balanced diet will help keep your lizard healthy and growing. Here are some tips on providing a healthy diet for your pet:
- Provide a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes.
- Give your lizard a small number of live insects each day, such as crickets or mealworms.
- Make sure that there is always clean water available for your lizard to drink.
- It is also important to remember that lizards need UVB light in order to stay healthy. You can provide this light by using a special lamp designed for reptiles.
- Supplements include calcium and vitamin D, which are important for bone health. You can give your lizard these supplements by adding them to its food or water.
Do different age groups of Western Fence Lizards have Different Dietary Needs?
- Baby – The young of any lizard will be more carnivorous than the adult form.
- Adult – Most lizards are omnivores with a varied diet, however, they can become herbivores and only eat plants or vice versa and become carnivores eating mainly insects like crickets in captivity.
- Old Age – No major changes to dietary habits would be expected as lizards age.
Western Fence Lizard’s Diet Includes
- Insects – the insets that are good to feed a western fence lizard are flies, ants, spiders, and beetles.
- Mammals – lizards will also eat small mammals such as rodents or birds.
- Nectar – some lizards have been known to feed on the nectar of flowers.
- Spiders – spiders are a common food for western fence lizards.
- Crickets – some lizards will eat crickets, though it is not as common as other insects they may find in their environment (flies).
- Grasshoppers – Grasshoppers are another great source of protein that can be found around the home and outside where there are plants.
- Beetles – beetles are a great food choice for lizards, as they are filled with protein and other nutrients that help keep lizards healthy and strong.
- Rodents – small mammals such as rodents make a great meal for western fence lizards.
- Birds – birds can also be a common food source for these lizards, as they are often found near the ground where lizards like to hang out.
What are the best types of Supplements to Keep My Western Lizards Healthy?
Supplements are an important part of keeping your western lizards healthy. They provide a great nutrient source for the lizard and will ensure that it receives all of its essential vitamins and minerals to be as healthy as possible. There are many different types of supplements out there so you want to make sure you pick the right one for your lizard, especially if you want it to grow up healthy.
Vitamin B12 is one of the most important vitamins for western lizards. It is necessary for normal growth and development, as well as proper cell function throughout life. A lack of this vitamin can lead to stunted growth or even death in some cases! You should always supplement with a good quality vitamin B12 supplement to make sure your lizard is getting enough.
Another important mineral for western lizards is calcium. Calcium is necessary for bone growth and strength, as well as muscle contraction. A lack of calcium can lead to weakened bones and skeletal deformities in growing lizards. It’s therefore important to always provide a good quality calcium supplement when feeding your lizard.
There are many other vitamins and minerals that western lizards need, but these three are some of the most important ones for keeping them healthy throughout life. Make sure you’re giving your lizard everything it needs by using a high-quality supplement!
If you want to keep track of how much your lizard is eating, consider using a food scale to weigh their prey. This will help you make sure they’re getting the right amount of nutrients and not overeating or undereating. A healthy diet is essential for keeping your lizard healthy!
Summary: Western Fence Lizards eat insects and other small animals. They are omnivores, meaning they will also scavenge for food when necessary. These lizards have adapted to living in desert environments by storing water in their bodies so that it doesn’t evaporate too quickly from their skin like other reptiles might experience during hot weather conditions outside of their natural habitat. Western fence lizards are one of the most common types found throughout North America where they can survive in many different climates from temperate forests to deserts and even arid regions such as Mexico or California’s desert areas near Death Valley National Park