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Posted inAwareness Events

Push-ups helping to make mental health a priority

by Ray KlerkMay 23, 2023

The Push Up Challenge is on again this June, seeking to reduce mental health stigma and promote open and honest conversations about mental health struggles.   

Posted inAwareness Events, Environment

Composting gets dirty against climate change

by Ray KlerkMay 8, 2023

New England residents can celebrate the beauty of the ground beneath our feet this week as part of International Compost Awareness Week 2023 (7-13 May 2023).

Posted inEnvironment

Baby Bell’s Turtles released into MacDonald River

by Ray KlerkApril 12, 2023

UNE scientists have incubated and hatched 1521 eggs to boost the local population of Bell’s Turtles in MacDonald River.

Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research

Insect-eating bats investigated as alternative to pesticides

by Ray KlerkMarch 27, 2023

Bats may be a noisy and messy bunch with few admirers, but they could be an eco-friendly substitute for pesticides. 

Posted inAgriculture, Environment

New additive may evaporate livestock methane

by Ray KlerkMarch 25, 2023

The threat of climate change is positively impacts our ability to solve problems creatively, especially in New England’s livestock industry.

Posted inLifestyle

Get out of the big smoke and move to more

by Ray KlerkMarch 24, 2023

A new podcast as part of the Move to More campaign is telling the stories of people who have moved to regional areas.

Posted inAgriculture

Family farming initiative looks to improve climate resiliance

by Ray KlerkMarch 1, 2023

The Farming Family Reboot workshop at UNE (April 18-20) will share new information and skills that aim to make our farms more climate resilient.

Posted inGeneral News

Microplastics found on New England running trails

by Ray KlerkFebruary 22, 2023

Microplastics have been found in the soils of a popular New England running trial, according to a new paper from University of New England researchers. 

Posted inLifestyle, Science and Research

Flat whites may be the healthiest coffee

by Ray KlerkFebruary 14, 2023

How do you take your coffee? The answer may have a lasting impact on your health, according to new research.

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