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In the world of modern dining, it is rare to find a restaurant that combines high-quality ingredients, exceptional service, and a genuine dedication to the craft of cooking. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, located in the heart of Miami’s Design District, does just that. Since its opening in 2007, it has become a cornerstone of Miami’s culinary landscape, known for its vibrant atmosphere, locally sourced dishes, and commitment to sustainability. This article delves into the essence of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, exploring its history, menu, culinary philosophy, and its impact on Miami’s food scene. A Vision Realized: The Birth of Michael’s Genuine Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink was founded by renowned chef Michael Schwartz, who, even before opening his own restaurant, had established a reputation for his dedication to fresh, local ingredients and simple, but sophisticated cooking techniques. Schwartz’s early experiences working at high-end restaurants like “The Ritz-Car...
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The number of endangered species rises by 2,000. One aspect of the issue is climate change.

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 The number of endangered species rises by 2,000. One aspect of the issue is climate change.

Author: Michael Phillis | AP

December 11, 2023  

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An worldwide body that monitors the health of species claims that climate change is exacerbating the planet's biodiversity crises, increasing the risk of extinction for thousands of species, and hastening the sharp fall in the number of plants and animals on Earth.

Salmon and turtle species are among those that are in decline due to global warming.

Although the population of Atlantic salmon isn't in danger of becoming extinct just yet, it did decline by about 25% between 2006 and 2020, according to data released on Monday by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, an organization that monitors biodiversity worldwide. It's currently regarded as being in danger. They are less mobile and must contend with problems caused by humans, such as water pollution and dams. The group claims that fish are finding it more difficult to acquire food due to climate change, while alien species are finding it easier to compete. Though there are some encouraging signs: this past year saw a slight increase in their numbers in Maine.

The announcement was made on Monday during the UN climate conference in the United Arab Emirates. The Red List of Threatened Species, which tracks biodiversity worldwide, was updated by IUCN leaders. Most of it was bad news. There are 157,000 species listed on the list, around 7,000 more than in the previous year's update.

A little over 44,000 species, according to the IUCN, are endangered. About 2,000 more than there were the previous year.

"Species are facing extreme pressure worldwide. Thus, it appears like there are more and more threatened species everywhere you look, according to Craig Hilton-Taylor, the IUCN's head of the Red List division.

About 6,700 species are at risk of extinction, and their circumstances are getting worse due to climate change.

For example, climate change puts the green turtles of the East and Central Pacific at greater risk. As nests are inundated by higher waters, fewer turtles hatch. Seagrasses, its primary food source, may be harmed by warming seas.

The first comprehensive evaluation of the state of freshwater fish species' health is included in the update. Just over 3,000 species, or 25% of all species, are at risk of going extinct. For example, salt water is ascending rivers farther due to climate change's rise in sea levels. Furthermore, the IUCN stated that pollution and overfishing already pose serious dangers to these species.

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The most harmed animals are amphibians, including frogs and salamanders. Of these species, 41% are threatened.

According to Vivek Menon, deputy chair of the IUCN's species survival panel, "they are climate captives because of higher temperatures, drought—whatever happens, amphibians cannot move out of harm's way and are directly impacted by climate change."

There was some positive news. Though they still have a ways to go before their long-term survival is stabilized, two antelope species are faring better. For instance, the light-colored, curved-horned scimitar-horned oryx was formerly thought to be extinct in the wild, yet it is currently listed as endangered. Numerous hazards threatened it: automobile accidents, drought, and poaching all contributed to the species' near extinction by the turn of the century. On a sizable nature reserve, there are currently at least 140 adults and more than twice as many calves, thanks to recent successful attempts to restore the species in Chad.

It is obvious that action by humans is required to preserve biodiversity, and effective conservation techniques are effective, according to IUCN Director General Grethel Aguilar. She asserted that the phase-out of fossil fuels, a divisive topic of this year's COP28 meetings, is necessary to counter the threat posed by climate change.

"Let us help nature back; it is here to assist us," she murmured.

The Walton Family Foundation provides funding to the Associated Press so that it can cover environmental and water policies. All content is the exclusive responsibility of the AP. Go to https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment to see all of AP's environmental coverage.

  Source washingtonpost.com

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