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Nature favours creatures in largest and smallest sizes

webfull — Wed, 10 May 2023 13:41:56 +0000

Surveying the body sizes of Earth’s living organisms, researchers from �㽶��Ƶ and University of British Columbia found that the planet’s biomass – the material that makes up all living organisms – is concentrated in organisms at either end of the size spectrum.

The researchers spent five years compiling and analyzing data about the size and biomass of every type of living organism on the planet—from tiny one-celled organisms like soil archaea and bacteria to large organisms like blue whales and sequoia trees.

Published: 10 May 2023

The Government of Canada invests in innovation to help grow Canada's bioeconomy

webfull — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:55:18 +0000

From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

News release

February 11, 2019 – Montreal, Quebec – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

The bioeconomy sector holds tremendous potential for Canada, helping to reduce our carbon footprint while creating opportunities to grow our economy.

Published: 11 February 2019

Woodstoves are good for the soul, bad for the heart

webfull — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:57:58 +0000

The risk of acute myocardial infarction for the elderly living in and around small cities is increased by air pollution caused by biomass burning from woodstoves.

It is well documented that air pollution in big cities causes heart and lung problems. But what are its consequences on people in smaller urban centres?

Published: 27 February 2017