🥑 Avocadoes may become easier to grow in India—but not if global emissions remain high

https://phys.org/news/2026-01-avocadoes-easier-india-global-emissions.html

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Avocadoes may become easier to grow in India—but not if global emissions remain high

A new study suggests that with low to moderate levels of global greenhouse emissions in coming decades, more of India could become suitable for growing avocadoes. However, with high enough emissions, growing zones could shrink and destabilize by 2070.

Phys.org

Tractor blaze damages vehicles and home in Carmarthenshire village

Crews from six stations worked for over three hours to contain the incident and prevent further damage.

Fire crews were called to the scene shortly after 2:00pm on Friday 18 July, when a fire broke out in a tractor towing hay bales on the A484 near Llangeler. The blaze quickly intensified, engulfing additional vehicles and spreading to a nearby property.

Llangeler Tractor fire(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)

Responders from Llandysul, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn and Llanelli used eight breathing apparatus sets, multiple hose jets and a water shuttle system to extinguish the flames and protect surrounding buildings.

Damage to the house was contained to the kitchen and attic, and crews remained on scene to monitor for hotspots before declaring the incident under control at 5:43pm.

Llangeler Tractor fire
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)Llangeler Tractor fire
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)Llangeler Tractor fire
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)Llangeler Tractor fire
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)

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Following on many tests of "olive oil" which is adulterated with things you do not want to know about - Why your #avocado #oil may be fake and contain other cheap oils - Scientists say adulteration is rampant in the avocado oil industry, and many people are being misled by some of the nation’s largest #retail chains. So Walmart, Kirkland, etc....https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/08/27/avocado-oil-adulteration-tests/ #food #nutrition #climatecrisis #agriculture #faming
Why your avocado oil may be fake and contain other cheap oils

Scientists say adulteration is rampant in the avocado oil industry, and many people are being misled by some of the nation’s largest retail chains.

Washington Post