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It's a tough world out there for young scientists. In 2015, Suzanne Ishaq was a freshly minted PhD in animal, nutrition, and food science, with significant experience in teaching and investigating the microbes present in the digestive tract of large ruminants. She found a gut microbiology post-doc at Montana State University and began working on papers with titles like “Zinc AA supplementation alters yearling ram rumen bacterial communities but zinc sulfate supplementation does not,” and “Pelleted-hay alfalfa feed increases sheep wether weight gain and rumen bacterial richness over loose-hay alfalfa feed." Then the funding ran out. |
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| Yes, Actually, Individual Responsibility Is Essential to Solving the Climate Crisis: Personal sacrifices are necessary, and greens should be honest about that. ICYMI: Bans on Slag Bags, Arizona Cars, Eco Sin & California Fracking: A weekly roundup for busy people. Can Technology Fix Food Waste?: Or is it just a Band-Aid on a larger problem? November/December Issue of Sierra: The latest issue is now online! [New Episode] The Overstory: In episode 8, Rewilding Patagonia, we take you to the far reaches of Chilean Patagonia, where US philanthropist Kris Tompkins has overseen the largest act of wildlands philanthropy in history. We also offer a new segment in which we hear directly from frontline activists who provide us with tips and hints about effective environmental advocacy. And speaking of advice, welcome our new sustainable living advice columnist, Ms. Green—aka Jessian Choy. Doria Robinson, a resident of Richmond, California joins us to chat about living in the shadow of a giant Chevron oil refinery. |
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