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[View this email in your browser]( Thursday, March 7, 2024 “Deforestation is changing our climate, harming people and the natural world. We must, and can reverse this trend.” — Jane Goodall Deforestation Could Put 84% of North American Lizards at Risk, Study Says Deforestation is making lizards in North America more vulnerable because of a lack of shelter from extreme temperatures, according to a new study. Led by scientists at University of Colorado Boulder and Tel Aviv University, the study found that forest loss, alongside climate change, could negatively impact 84% of lizards in North America by 2100. The findings were [published]( in the journal Nature Climate Change. [Read More]( Related: [Deforestation in Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands Could Make El Niño Southern Oscillation More Unpredictable, Study Finds]( Restoring Florida Everglades Depends Upon Fixing State’s Freshwater Flow, Conservationists Say We’ve made a mess, and now it’s time to fix it. These are the unspoken mandates of Everglades conservation organizations working to restore healthy freshwater flow through the Sunshine State. Water is life for planet and people. Therefore, when its flow is interrupted or cut off, there are dire consequences. [Read More]( Related: [‘Showing the Government That We’re Going to Follow Science’: University of Florida Student Senate Adopts Green New Deal]( Can Mushrooms Really Break Down Plastic? Yes! The [2 to 4 million species of fungi]( in the world offer us [endless possibilities]( — from creating alternative building materials and textiles, to cleaning up environmental toxins, to providing new sources of plant-based proteins. Now, scientists are turning to mushrooms and mycoremediation to solve our plastic pollution crisis. [Read More]( Related: [Oyster Mushrooms Could Consume a Million Cigarette Butts in Australia]( 4 Natural Wonders of the Pacific Northwest If you’re looking to go on an adventure in the great outdoors, the variety of landscapes in the Pacific Northwest — from temperate rainforest and brilliant geological formations to expansive sand dunes and stunning river-carved canyons — are awe-inspiring for even the seasoned traveler. [Read More]( Related: [4 Must-See Wild & Scenic Rivers in the U.S.]( Vertical Farming 101: Everything You Need to Know What if you could walk into your grocery store in February to buy fresh tomatoes, strawberries, herbs, and leafy greens — all fresh and locally grown in the middle of winter? With [vertical farming]( on the rise, that might just become a reality. [Read More]( Related: [Sustainable Farming Practices and Less Chemical Fertilizer Can Lead to Higher Crop Yields, Study Finds]( Do you get this newsletter daily? If not, [sign up here]( or forward to a friend. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2024 EcoWatch, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for EcoWatch Top News of The Day Our mailing address is: EcoWatch 1122 Oberlin RoadRaleigh, NC 27605 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](