Most PMPs Say Climate Change Has Resulted in Higher Pest Pressure Posted on July 15, 2024 More than half of those who responded to PCT’s recent reader poll said pest pressure is significantly (29 percent) or slightly higher (27 percent) because of climate change; 38 percent said pest pressure is about the same and only 7 percent said it is actually less. … Read More from Most PMPs Say Climate Change Has Resulted in Higher Pest Pressure
Death toll due to flooding in Rio Grande do Sul rises to 161 and first leptospirosis fatal victim confirmed Posted on July 15, 2024 After a day of stability, the number of fatal victims due to floods in Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, rose to 161. The Civil Defense report released on Tuesday morning (21) also lists 85 people missing. In addition, the state government confirmed the first death from leptospirosis since the heavy rains began to hit the state on April 28. … Read More from Death toll due to flooding in Rio Grande do Sul rises to 161 and first leptospirosis fatal victim confirmed
Rats overrun Dokdo, posing dire threat to fragile ecosystem Posted on July 15, 2024 Rats are taking over the Dokdo islets in the East Sea, prompting the Environment Ministry to take action. The rapidly growing rat population not only poses a threat to the islets’ ecosystem but also causes damage to Dokdo’s facilities. … Read More from Rats overrun Dokdo, posing dire threat to fragile ecosystem
