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Don't throw away these leftovers but instead use them to make a compost and fertiliser to help energise plants throughout the winter months.

New research presented at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics—plastic particles smaller than 5 mm commonly found in the ...

Heavy metal pollution is a growing concern in many parts of Ghana, especially in communities near galamsey (small-scale gold mining) sites.

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In response, the Mongolian government requested rice cultivation trials from Korea in 2023, recognizing Korea's experience in ...