Plants
Plants are mainly multicellular organisms, predominantly photosynthetic eukaryotes of the kingdom Plantae. Historically, plants were treated as one of two kingdoms including all living things that were not animals, and all algae and fungi were treated as plants. However, all current definitions of Plantae exclude the fungi and some algae, as well as the prokaryotes (the archaea and bacteria). By one definition, plants form the clade Viridiplantae (Latin name for "green plants"), a group that includes the flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms, ferns and their allies, hornworts, liverworts, mosses, and the green algae, but excludes the red and brown …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 November 2024 English
This study aims to highlight the key supply chain barriers in localizing electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing in India. It summarizes consultations with 12 companies working on battery cell …
The table indicates that most of the announced plants are either at the small-scale pilot production … to gain hands-on experience at EV manufacturing plants (Moerenhout et al., 2023). Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu … approval processes for domestic mining and processing plants while upholding high ESG standards;IISD.org 34 …
DDN: Dundurn Press · 12 November 2024 English
The political life of Dene leader Georges Erasmus — a radical Native rights crusader widely regarded as one of the most important Indigenous leaders of the past fifty years. For …
to start a garden. They cleared a small area of plants and saplings, removing roots and debris. Granny …
UOP: University of Ottawa Press · 12 November 2024 English
Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope met en lumière les actions entreprises par des universitaires en réponse à certains des appels à l’action de la Commission de vérité et réconciliation. …
trip, the par- ticipants strategically selected plants for root digging, with sustainability and preservation … preservation in mind. For the Secwépemc, knowledge about plants is closely tied with cul- tural practices (e.g … ceremonies). Knowledge about and management of plants and animal resources is tra- ditionally distinct … birds in a given location; flowering of certain plants; and productivity of certain berries: all of these …
UMP: University of Manitoba Press · 7 November 2024 English
“This book is absolutely amazing and one of the most original collections that I have read in many years. Intended for everyone who inhabits Turtle Island—Indigenous and settler alike—Manomin encourages …
attribute human characteristics or behaviours—to plants.1 For generations, scholars trained in the Western … tradition have been taught that plants are less than human. Aristotle assigned plants a “low-level soul,” which … duction.”2 Christian writers subsequently framed plants as organisms who are acted on by human beings—but … flesh.”3 Anishinaabe teachers have long held that plants are sentient beings. Only recently has the academy … allowed for plant sentience, acknowledging that plants may “communicate, have a social life, and solve …
CPRC: University of Regina Press · 29 October 2024 English
A collection of memories chronicling love, grief, and a life lived on and off stage Raised on a farm and educated in a prairie Bible school, Layne Coleman escapes the …
mysterious lives. Even the bumps and scrapes, the face plants of learning. The swift-coming tears, instantly …
Fraser Institute · 29 October 2024 English
This essay examines the implications of decarbonizing Canada’s electricity grid by replacing existing fossil fuel-based generation with clean energy sources. In 2023, clean energy sources—including hydro, nuclear, and wind—produced 497.6 …
from coal. In the last five years, coal power plants in the province have converted to natural gas … Convincing the public of the safety of nuclear plants remains a challenge. A 2023 survey by theImplications … liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, and power plants. The report finds that almost all project submissions …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English
Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities on agricultural domestic …
legitimate concerns, such as the health of humans, plants, and animals. However, while not all non-tariff …
Fraser Institute · 29 October 2024 English
This essay examines the implications of decarbonizing Canada’s electricity grid by replacing existing fossil fuel-based generation with clean energy sources. In 2023, clean energy sources—including hydro, nuclear, and wind—produced 497.6 …
Muskrat Falls, or; • More than four nuclear power plants similar in size to Ontario’s Darlington power … power station, or 2.3 large scale nuclear power plants equivalent to Ontario’s Bruce Power, or; • Around …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 24 October 2024 English
This policy report addresses the critical issue of soil acidity in the East African Community (EAC) and provides actionable recommendations for EAC partner states, the EAC Secretariat, and other relevant …
become more soluble and can reach toxic levels for plants. These toxic concentrations adversely affect root … and development, ultimately limiting crop yields. Plants struggle to establish healthy root systems and …
CPRC: University of Regina Press · 22 October 2024 English
A guide from bestselling author Alice Kuipers on how to write for children and young adults—from igniting an initial idea to creating a finished draft In Spark, acclaimed children’s and …
through with my grandfather on our way to his tomato plants. I remember the first time I kissed a boy. His …