Aramee Diethelm

How Urban Pesticides Can Harm Monarch Butterflies: A Cautionary Tale from California In January 2024, volunteers stumbled upon a devastating scene: scores of dead and dying monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary overwintering grove.

Last year, when 200 monarchs died, testing confirmed pesticide poisoning by multiple chemicals. The pesticides were likely used by a local resident or business. We all need to work together to reduce the use of harmful pesticides and protect monarchs and other wildlife.
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Earth Murals Turn Floating Ice and Dry Deserts into Masterpieces This artist is giving a face to different parts of our planet through his Earth murals.

Using only charcoal, chalk, and natural pigments, David Popa uses Earth as his canvas. Whether created on ice, snow, dirt, or sand, his ephemeral art is mesmerizing. mymodernmet.com/earth-murals...

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