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If approved, it would be the first new shot to combat the misunderstood disease in the U.S. in 20 years

Some researchers say Kernza will make the food system more sustainable; others doubt it will ever produce enough grain.

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The complex interplay of ticks, their habitats and hosts — along with changes in land use and climate — may be enabling the spread of the pathogens they carry.

Might see a burst of life around noon. Me? Im off to feed the family cats. Ed 3 New Zealand has a serious problem with alcohol. The reporting in this article about this riot in Whangamata is part of the issue. At no stage does it address the issue of this class A drugs vice like grasp over the levers of control in this country. The liquor industry, politicians and a liberal culture is responsible for this. While I agree with the words Sandra Goudie about rich self-indulg...

The need to prioritise sustainable tourism that enhances community wellbeing is the central theme of the Tourism Futures Taskforce report, released today. The Taskforce was established in May 2020 as an independent public-private partnership to consider the future of tourism. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says the Taskforce report sets out ... 1 week ago The Government is investing nearly $9 million in four iwi-led projects in the South Island through its Jobs for Nature programme.  Land Infor...

It has never ceased to surprise me that those who profit at the expense of others are so unaware of the harm suffered by those they exploit, and are so convinced that they have a right to do the exploiting and that their profit is a proper and justifiable reward ... 4 days ago The government’s recent housing package may work; will it do enough? Trick Question: Does New Zealand have a capital gains tax on housing? If you ask the Prime Minister she will say not. It is true that her government ...

Treetop 6 I have been comparing the leadership of Trump (US) and Johnson (UK). Johnson got a Brexit deal over the line and he has not been weak in enforcing lockdowns. Trump is anti lockdown and has not signed a major new trade deal. For 2022 I want the world to have control over Covid – 19 and for there to be success with vaccines to combat the virus and/or a treatment for those who do not vaccinate. aom 6.1 The statement Boris Johnson, "… has ...

Here are a few excerpts from the article that is, in xanthes opinion " total crap!" IMHO these excerpts indicate the article is not total crap. On masks, lockdown, managed isolation and a centralised Public Health Agency, he has lobbied for new and more innovative measures to fight Covid-19 and ultimately succeeded in getting the Government on-side. Perhaps his greatest achievement, however, was convincing the Government to go for elimination. " It was so easy to turn the tap off. They finall...