@GenEarthEvent

We strongly believe organic regenerative agriculture is a powerful climate solution that helps heal Mother Earth (PachaMama)🌎 @RachelsNews Youth Speaker.

 Toronto, Ontario
GEN-EARTH.org/
Joined February 2018
  • Tweets2.4K
  • Following1K
  • Followers390
129Media
#REGENERATIVE #AGRICULTURE: The Solution to #ClimateChange is Right Beneath Our Feet by @theICYV link.medium.com/9Q3Wiyb4cW
8
1
20
“Our results suggest planting non-native trees into soils with microorganisms they have never encountered (in other words, afforestation with non-native plants) may lead to more rapid release of carbon and undermine the effort to mitigate climate change.” theconversation.com/planting…

Planting non-native trees accelerates the release of carbon back into the atmosphere

Tree planting projects that use non-native trees risk releasing more carbon back into the atmosphere, undermining efforts to fight climate change.

theconversation.com
11
77
9
148
In #SouthKorea they built a bike path covered with #solar panels. It protects cyclists from the sun while feeding the lights of the road as well as charging stations. We have so many solutions. Stop the delay. #ActOnClimate #ClimateEmergency #Climateaction #climate #renewables
20
120
9
354
Wow! 🦪
31
1
94
Gen-Earth retweeted
Andre Leu
@Andreleu120 Mar 2022
This study is consistent with numerous studies showing higher levels of antioxidants in organic food. Soil health is the key!
Regeneration International
@regeneration_in20 Mar 2022
"Across the board we found these regenerative practices imbue our crops with more anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants." foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Study reveals nutritional benefits of regenerative agriculture crops

Regenerative farming practices such as soil-building techniques that minimize plowing, use cover crops, and plant diverse crops positively affect the nutritional content of the food, claims research.

foodnavigator.com
4
36
1
81
“Regenerative agriculture provides answers to the soil crisis, the food crisis, the climate crisis, and the crisis of democracy.” - Dr. Vandana Shiva, Co-Founder of Regeneration International regenerationinternational.or…
34
3
69
It has been such an honour being a @madegoodfood ambassador! Now is the time for us to #unwreckthefuture & address #foodinsecurity together. Tomorrow is the last day to submit your video to unwreckthefuture.com to be a part of the team! Join us!
3
4
1
11
Gen-Earth retweeted
GMWatch@GMWatch10 Sep 2021
Freshwater ecosystems at risk due to #glyphosate use phys.org/news/2021-09-freshw… "Long-lasting species loss and compositional shifts have clear implications for the functioning and stability of freshwater ecosystems."

Freshwater ecosystems at risk due to glyphosate use

A series of recent research papers from a McGill-led team has found that the herbicide glyphosate—commonly sold under the label Roundup—can alter the structure of natural freshwater bacterial and...

phys.org
9
6
Incredibly honoured to be a part of this amazing #documentary by @jamiedayfleck her passion for #foodsystems and creating a better world for generations is so clear. To watch the premier of this beautiful #film tomorrow -- please go to: fleckpro.com
1
11
1
24
🇨🇦 ASK YOUR CANDIDATES! 🇨🇦 What are you doing about #pesticide reform in Canada?! We need a full review of the Pest Control Product Act and an inquiry into the approach of the #PMRA. #healthcanada #glyphosate #health #environment #elxn44 #cdnpoli safefoodmatters.org/2021/08/…

UPDATE 2: GOVERNMENT PAUSES MRL INCREASES, AND WILL REVIEW PARTS OF THE ACT; BUT MORE IS NEEDED -...

On August 3, 2021, the Government of Canada announced it would pause proposed increases on Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticides, including MRLs for glyphosate. There was public outcry to the...

safefoodmatters.org
4
5
This #WeAreLakeErie Day, you can make a difference. Stand up for the lake. Tell the Ontario government to save #LakeErie 👉 bit.ly/3gJ2izn #LakeErieLove
1
2
“Climate isn’t just solar panels. It’s health, it’s seed sovereignty, it’s food sovereignty, it’s upholding Indigenous rights. … There’s many different areas we can see climate justice coming from Indigenous folks across so-called Canada.” theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…

How Indigenous-led agriculture in B.C.’s Peace River region is a beacon of hope amid an uncertain...

Network of growers is building databank to identify more resilient and adaptable food sources in the face of a warming planet

theglobeandmail.com
3
15
33
Gen-Earth retweeted
Ora Cogan@oracogan25 Aug 2021
While reporting for @TeenVogue on the blockades at #FairyCreek I asked why media access was being restricted and was told by an officer to be silent or I’m “gone.” #PressFreedom @caj @NPAC_APPC @pressfreedom
90
523
152
1,071
Fairy Creek is set to become the largest act of civil disobedience in Canada’s history. Why? Because BC has a "liquidation" policy re: old growth : thenarwhal.ca/fairy-creek-bl…

Fairy Creek blockades set to be Canada’s largest act of civil disobedience

As RCMP arrests at Fairy Creek blockades approach Clayoquot Sound record, experts say legacy will be B.C.’s old-growth forest response

thenarwhal.ca
9
1
18
If we care for the soil, it will care for us! ➡️ orgcns.org/2Zs8ncH
1
89
7
206
MEDIA: As Lake Erie continues to be plagued by harmful algal blooms, Ontarians and Americans are answering a rallying cry on social media to demand action to protect the lake. Full advisory: bit.ly/3jbCpfq #LakeErie #cdnpoli #onpoli

Media Advisory/Interview Opportunity: On August 25, Ontario and U.S. residents share why they love...

The 5th annual #WeAreLakeErie social media event draws attention to the challenges Lake Erie is currently facing

environmentaldefence.ca
5
4
August 25th is #WeAreLakeErie Day 🌊. Help us flood Twitter with messages of support for #LakeErie. You could win a prize! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3j1rgxL #LakeErieLove
5
3
HOT SCIENCE: Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming potential found to be lower in organic wheat production than conventional, even with incorporating livestock into the organic system. organic-center.org/research/…
3
3
Last week 500 faith leaders asked @gatesfoundation to shift its funding/ political influence in Africa to support regenerative #agroecology instead of extractive industrial agriculture. This is a big #climate story too bit.ly/3s6jOEq @HeffronCecelia @IATP @SAFCEI #UNFSS
7
2
15
And yet, @JustinTrudeau still plans to build #TransMountain pipeline to pay for climate action. Despite reports that #ClimateAction will make it unprofitable. #Cdnpoli #elxn44 🎶All the things a pipeline can do a #WealthTax can do better 🎶 #TaxTheRich >> act.gp/3AOeMzN
3
11
2
16
For anyone who needs a bit of positivity today Watch this video by Bruce H. Lipton, PhD @biologyofbelief Money and Energy youtu.be/0quDjlkVvPM
1
1
Load more