Nearly 40% of plastic comes from single-use packaging and by2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish!

But there's hope! Watch how some innovators are turning seaweed into biodegradable plastic alternatives.

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Feb 16th: Fresh to strong N to NE winds and rough seas will occur behind a cold front in the Gulf of America, mainly west of 90W. Winds will briefly reach gale force offshore of Veracruz, Mexico this afternoon. Refer to https://t.co/26J6Uogt6o for details. https://t.co/Np0SryLXQc

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Feb 16th: Rough seas associated with a mixed cold and stationary front in the Atlantic will expand farther south and east and produce very rough seas of 12 to 23 ft across areas north of 20N and east of 50W by Mon morning. Refer to https://t.co/26J6Uogt6o for details. https://t.co/qnmCQiSwIh

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🌸Clitoria ternatea is a multifunctional plant with potential to restore soil, produce livestock feed, and more.

Discover the work of Michael Selvaraj & see why 'butterfly pea' is gaining so much attention! https://t.co/QAI6yUIGA2

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🌎Last year was the Year of Camelids! These incredible animals are vital for ecosystems & communities worldwide.

Meet the 6 species of camelids:

🐫 Dromedary
🐫 Bactrian camel
🦙 Llama
🦙 Alpaca
🦒 Vicuña
🦒 Guanaco

Which one is your favorite? 👀

Infographic by @FAO ⤵️ https://t.co/Wa1wqKOFLA

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Feb 16th: Early afternoon GOES-E satellite imagery shows a cold front moving across the Gulf of America. Embedded showers and thunderstorms are accompanying the front with the overlayed Geostationary #Lightning Mapper (#GLM) indicating activity. https://t.co/bIyltZJP94

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☀️💧🌱 #Agroforestry, combining trees with crop and animal production systems, offers a sustainable solution to growing environmental, economic and social challenges.

via @FAOForestry https://t.co/WyFxQjEBrh

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@UNBiodiversity is in Dakar for a SOI regional capacity-building workshop on area-based conservation along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, with support from @OFBiodiversite and @mofkorea.

A timely step as Senegal prepares to host #IMPAC6 in 2027!
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@UNBiodiversity is in Dakar for a SOI regional capacity-building workshop on area-based conservation across Africa’s Atlantic & Mediterranean coasts, with support from @OFBiodiversite and @mofkorea.
A key step as Senegal prepares to host #IMPAC6 in 2027!
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"One of our main goals is to create job opportunities for our youth."

🌱With support from IFAD, Didiki and the women in her family turned their small banana farm into a thriving business.

via @IFAD https://t.co/jzRl4aaq4W

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Transforming our global power system means more than decarbonization. It also means providing power to the 675 million people living without electricity as of 2021. 🚆

Read more from #SystemsChangeLab on the key shifts to transforming the sector ➡️ https://t.co/tStbov9ov1 https://t.co/WrTPbnQbqk

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RT @conagua_clima: Durante este día el #FrenteFrío número 27 favorecerá #Lluvias intensas en el sur y sureste de #México.

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Feb 16th: The latest NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing valid from February 16th through February 21st is now available at: https://t.co/44ryUX58F7
The latest tropical marine weather forecast is always available at: https://t.co/26J6Uogt6o

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Sun Feb 16 2230 UTC: A Gale Warning is in effect for the Gulf of America. More info: https://t.co/B4BuNHDgo4

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Exotic species travel far from their habitats, often due to human activity or natural events. 🦜

Invasive species harm ecosystems, threaten food security, spread diseases, and impact economies. 🦟

Here are tips to prevent their spread 👇via @iberdrola https://t.co/k5pPU4Xtyy

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🌊Nature-inspired solutions could help protect vulnerable coastlines from erosion.

@NorthwesternU researchers have developed an eco-friendly method using electrical currents to strengthen beach sand, mimicking how sea creatures build shells.

Learn more: https://t.co/KeExvzSA0R https://t.co/MdoeMqpLJM

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