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UK Butterfly Emergency

Posted on September 19, 2024 by borderslynn

I just photographed a Peacock and a Red Admiral on my Autumn Glory. In previous years there could be at least 12 to 20 on this plant. These two are the highest count in a day for this year. I … Continue reading →

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The Battle Against Nature for Cotton

Posted on November 8, 2021 by borderslynn

Using modern techniques, it has been possible to identify the earliest cotton in a copper bead within a grave in Mehrgarh. It is thought the first cotton was grown and utilised by early farmers in this region of what is … Continue reading →

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Will we be Fishless? XI

Posted on March 27, 2021 by borderslynn

Atmosphere around us on this planet is divided into five layers: Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere Exosphere The ozone layer is found at about 15 – 30 km above the Earth’s surface, in the stratosphere. It is a  naturally occurring gas which protects … Continue reading →

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Will we be Fishless?: VI

Posted on March 7, 2021 by borderslynn

How Fish are Exposed to Pesticides Fish and aquatic animals are exposed to pesticides in three primary ways (1) dermally, direct absorption through the skin by swimming in pesticide-contaminated waters, (2) breathing, by direct uptake of pesticides through the gills … Continue reading →

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