Eco-friendly practices—including organic, biodynamic, and regenerative production—are top of mind for winemakers and distillers around the world. These regions and producers are leading the charge (Monday April 8th, 2024 — SevenFifty Daily)

These docile, nocturnal animals have large eyes and round faces, which also makes them a “big target” for wildlife trafficking and the pet trade, according to Ingraham. ... But they’re hard to keep as pets: Pygmy slow lorises are the only primates known to produce venom—which can incapacitate large predators, including humans—and they primarily feast on tree sap. They’re also sensitive. (Monday April 8th, 2024 — Smithsonian.com -)

A study that looks back more than 100 years shows that where the animals have thrived, underwater forests have, too (Monday April 8th, 2024 — Smithsonian.com -)

Some of the finalists (Monday April 8th, 2024 — Washington Post - Washington DC USA)

FOR QUINTESSA IN NAPA'S Rutherford District, Biodynamics offers not only flexible, scientific guidelines for soil and plant improvement, but also boosts vineyard resilience in the face of climate change. Moreover, it strengthens community in the winery and beyond. (Monday April 1st, 2024 — Wine Business)

Confronted by the climate crisis and disruptions to global supply chains, people around the world have been searching for more sustainable and localized sources of food, driving a resurgence of Indigenous food practices. In few other places has the revival been as dramatic as in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the northwestern coast of Borneo, where about 40 percent of the population of 2.5 million has Indigenous heritage. (Friday March 22nd, 2024 — Washington Post - Washington DC USA)

A new study finding that regenerative practices build more soil carbon in vineyards points to a path for the industry to create broader models for agriculture. (Monday March 18th, 2024 — civileats.com)

Diana Graber, founder of Cyber Civics, Cyberwise and author of “Raising Humans in a Digital World,” first recognized a need for education to be available on this topic in 2010 at her kids’ school. (Friday March 15th, 2024 — Daily Local - West Chester, Pennsylvania USA)

Even though Congress made adding drugs to food illegal, it continues fund research that could contaminate the food supply. ... 2002. A corn crop genetically engineered by ProdiGene to produce a vaccine for pigs contaminated 500,000 bushels of Nebraska soybeans worth $2.7 million. (Friday March 15th, 2024 — Organic Bytes Newsletter)

Waldorf education, founded by Rudolf Steiner, prioritizes holistic development, creativity, and practical skills integration, fostering imagination, nature connection, and emotional-social growth, making it appealing to parents seeking a well-rounded educational approach. Waldorf was Arizona’s third most-searched education method, with 24 searches per 1000 people. (Thursday March 14th, 2024 — Gila Valley Central - Arizona, USA)

... in Florida, the data shows more parents are choosing charter schools, followed by Montessori schools and then Waldorf & Steiner programs, as their top three choices for alternative education. (Thursday March 14th, 2024 — GulfLive.com - Florida, USA)

After a California state agency approved the insecticide sulfoxaflor for use, Earthjustice successfully challenged the decision on behalf of commercial beekeepers in 2021. But industry and the state agency appealed the ruling to a higher court. Earlier this month, the state Court of Appeals dismissed that challenge, letting our win stand. (Tuesday March 12th, 2024 — earthjustice.org)

Montinore Estate has been certified Biodynamic since 2008 (Tuesday March 12th, 2024 — Wine Industry Advisor - )

We opted for the public charter Waldorf school and were lucky enough to get a spot in the lottery. Our daughter learned to create, solve problems with classmates and act out stories in kindergarten. (Tuesday March 12th, 2024 — San Diego Union-Tribune - California USA)

Carol Moseley Braun, the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, is breaking new ground after beginning a new venture in organic, biodynamic food. (Friday March 8th, 2024 — Shine My Crown )

Using solar power, machine learning and her family’s patio umbrella, 18-year-old Selina Zhang created a synthetic tree that lures the destructive species (Friday March 8th, 2024 — Smithsonian.com - )

Scientists believe they disappeared from that ocean by at least the 19th century, and gray whales were effectively absent from accounts in America by the Revolutionary War ... (Thursday March 7th, 2024 — Washington Post - Washington DC USA)

One of the key changes that Camphill is advocating for is the replacement of the term “mentally challenged” with “persons with mental health.” This shift in language aims to reduce stigma and promote a more respectful and inclusive society for individuals living with disabilities. By using more appropriate and person-centered language, we can help to create a more accepting and understanding environment for individuals with disabilities. (Thursday March 7th, 2024 — Weekend Post - Gaborone, Botswana)

It’s not the only regenerative certification seeing a surge of interest. In 2022, Regenerative Organic Alliance certified 500,000 acres. In 2023, 6 million acres were certified. (Monday March 4th, 2024 — WineEnthusiast.com)

The clinical recommendation for acute tonsillitis in children aims to simplify everyday patient care and provide decision-making support when considering and prescribing anthroposophic therapies. Moreover, the recommendation makes anthroposophic medicine more transparent for physicians, parents, and maybe political stakeholders as well. (Saturday March 2nd, 2024 — ScienceDirect.com - Netherlands)