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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Critically endangered angel shark filmed off Welsh coast in first spotting since 2021

A critically endangered angel shark has been filmed in Cardigan Bay, marking a rare sighting since 2021.
#wildlife-conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Agriculture

Week in wildlife: a flying vole, a Wimbledon wagtail and some lovebugs

Grey foxes in the Sumidero Canyon nature reserve are smaller than red foxes, with shorter limbs and oval pupils.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

UK may have failed to protect wild birds with environmental laws, watchdog finds

The UK government is failing to protect critical wild bird populations due to inadequate implementation of environmental laws.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Los Gatos teenagers use photos, website to track wildlife and educate public

The Silicon Valley Wildlife Group, led by students Arnav Singhal and Parham Pourahmad, aims to monitor and educate Bay Area residents on local wildlife.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

When I moved to Ecuador for love, it was meant to be temporary - but I'm still happily living here 7 years later

Ecuador offers stunning biodiversity, beautiful landscapes, and rich culture, leading to a deep appreciation and long-term stay.
#antarctica
fromNature
1 week ago

How AI can deepen inequities for non-native English speakers in science

Amano states that his journey began with a focus on conserving farmland biodiversity in Japan, linking his academic growth to addressing real-world conservation issues.
Science
#community-engagement
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Environment

Co-Designing with Nature: How Communities Are Becoming Stewards of Urban Biodiversity

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Environment

Co-Designing with Nature: How Communities Are Becoming Stewards of Urban Biodiversity

#agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Agriculture

Bluetongue has been detected in England. Here's what you should know

The bluetongue virus serotype 3 poses severe risks to UK farming and has resulted in movement restrictions across England.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Revealed: More than 24,000 factory farms have opened across Europe

Intensive livestock farms are proliferating across Europe, with over 24,000 megafarms reported in 2023.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Bid to bring back pesticide in France sparks unprecedented petition

Public backlash against the Duplomb law allows reintroduction of acetamiprid, a harmful pesticide, resulting in over 600,000 signatures on a petition opposing it.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

City Hall asks Government to protect London's ancient trees after Enfield Oak axing

London Assembly calls for better protection of ancient trees after the felling of significant oak and sycamore trees.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Pollinating count to track Square Mile's ecosystem

Bees, butterflies, and moths are being counted in London to assess insect populations and their ecosystem roles.
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Thijs Biersteker's Digital Sculptures Translate Climate Data into Urgent Calls to Action

"When it rains in Indonesia, you see the sap flow through the sculpture in real time. When the air quality shifts, the flows respond. During a heatwave, the tree visibly struggles. This real-time installation reveals just how fragile the cacao supply chain has become."
Digital life
#conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dismay after Southampton airport gets permission to cut down cemetery trees

A Labour-led city council faces criticism for supporting the felling of trees in a historic cemetery for airport expansion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The place is bleached, a dead zone': how the UK's most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts

Dartmoor is characterized by its striking landscapes, including rivers threading through moorlands, ancient boulders adorned with lichens, and historical burial mounds that indicate human presence for thousands of years.
Environment
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Oysters, Snails and a Wall That Protects Against Climate Change - One Tile at a Time | KQED

Innovative study aims to make San Francisco's seawalls ecologically friendly by exploring marine life on specially designed tiles.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

UNESCO Just Added New Destinations to Its World Heritage Sites-See the Full List

UNESCO has inscribed new global heritage sites, highlighting remarkable locations for exploration, including Denmark, Brazil, Crete, Jamaica, and Sierra Leone.
#butterflies
fromsilive
2 weeks ago

Here's why this insect is making a comeback on Staten Island and NYC, experts say

Fireflies, which are actually beetles, prefer warm climates and thrive in wet and marshy environments, according to the National Wildlife Federation.
Miscellaneous
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

The Architecture of Rewilding: Designing for Ecosystem Recovery

Architecture can catalyze ecological regeneration through rewilding, transforming the relationship between built environments and nature.
#ecology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

Why are some of Britain's ancient woodlands failing to regenerate?

Ancient woodlands across the UK are failing to regenerate, with significant declines in sapling populations observed in multiple research sites.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

There's an invader turning huge swathes of Britain into deserts and these dead zones are spreading | George Monbiot

Britain is facing an unnoticed ecological crisis due to the spread of Molinia caerulea, which creates hostile environments for wildlife and reduces accessibility.
#coral-reefs
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

As Parks Get Shortchanged on City Budget, NYC Biodiversity Faces Risks, Report Says

New York City needs increased funding to protect its biodiverse ecosystems, which house several rare species.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
3 weeks ago

Denton Reserve: Reimagining Rural Luxury in the Yorkshire Countryside - Remodelista

Denton Reserve focuses on addressing climate change and biodiversity through land regeneration and sustainable hospitality.
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

See what trail cams captured about Borderlands wildlife - High Country News

The border wall, a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's agenda, cuts through a rugged, unique ecosystem home to hundreds of native species, from jaguars and pumas to black bears and deer.
Environment
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Six pioneering AI and data projects hailed for real-world environmental impact after 2m Innovate UK backing

Innovate UK’s £2 million investment has enabled six AI projects to address environmental challenges effectively.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Forest Protectors Launch Tree Sit and Lawsuits to Stop Ecocidal Logging in WA

The Murphy Company's devastation of the landscape slaps you in the face. Here on land owned by the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a beautiful mature forest has been logged for hardwood, plywood, and other wood products. Hacked-off stumps are visible in all directions, a few trees left to stand. The former forest floor, once rich with organisms, now stands heaped into huge slash piles to be burned.
Environment
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Is It Time to Stop Protecting the Grizzly Bear?

In the early 1900s, tourists flocked to Yellowstone National Park for a grotesque spectacle: grizzly bears raiding cafeteria scraps from landfills, posing risks to humans.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How a 1.5bn wildlife-boosting' bypass became an environmental disaster

The A14 road project significantly harmed biodiversity, contradicting promises of net environmental improvements.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Inside London Fire Brigade's fight against wildfires amid fears hot summer will spark surge

The London Fire Brigade has warned of the devastating impact wildfires could have on the capital's green spaces and biodiversity amid extreme heat caused by global warming.
London politics
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks ago

USDA Poised to Deregulate New GMO Corn: What Could Go Wrong?

Studies link genetically engineered crops like MON 95379 to organ damage, infertility, and increased pesticide use that harms soil health and biodiversity.
Alternative medicine
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave

Extreme heatwaves in Europe are forcing nuclear power plants to reduce activity or shut down due to high river water temperatures.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tiny melodies': musician uses moths' flight data to compose piece about their decline

Moths are vital pollinators, and Ellie Wilson's music piece incorporates their flight data with live instruments.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 weeks ago

stefano boeri's vertical forest blooms in utrecht with 50,000 plant facade

The Wonderwoods Vertical Forest in Utrecht rises 104 meters and is described as a 'building/city' that supports biodiversity and environmental responsibility.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Pollen aplenty and sunlit poppies readers' best photographs

The poppy fields this year are exceptional, capturing beauty against the sunrise.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Hampton Court Palace unveils climate-resilient garden

Historic Royal Palaces is planning a climate-resilient garden at Hampton Court Palace featuring almost 300 species selected for sustainability and biodiversity.
Environment
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Ocean Still Holds Mysteries. That's Why We Must Save It

The ocean's health is crucial for global economy and human survival, necessitating urgent conservation efforts.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We are perilously close to the point of no return': climate scientist on Amazon rainforest's future

Deforestation and climate change threaten the Amazon rainforest, risking irreversible ecological change.
Carlos Nobre emphasizes urgent action is required to protect the Amazon from tipping points.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

New effort aims to replant functionally extinct American Chestnut trees across New York City

A fragile sapling now taking root in Green-Wood Cemetery's Chestnut Path is part of an ambitious new effort to bring back a tree that once dominated northeastern forests.
NYC parents
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

More than 500 bird species face EXTINCTION in the next 100 years

Over 500 bird species are at risk of extinction in the next century due to climate change and habitat loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Extinction crisis' could see 500 bird species vanish within a century report

The extinction crisis is unprecedented in modern times, with over 500 bird species potentially vanishing due to habitat loss, increasing this number threefold from past centuries.
World news
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Garden slugs and snails could now be considered venomous, study finds

Many species previously deemed harmless may be recognized as venomous, altering our understanding of venom.
New definitions of venom could expand classifications significantly in evolutionary research.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Ice society: looking for life at unlikely altitudes

Researchers are exploring microbial life in the Arctic, particularly whether active microbes exist in the atmosphere.
History
fromNature
1 month ago

'Natural history museums can save the world': anti-colonialism, conservation and climate change

Natural history museums play a vital role in conservation and education despite inherent human biases in specimen collection and representation.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Wild Things: Birds enjoy an insect boom

Insect activity has surged in local nature reserves, highlighting biodiversity amid environmental threats.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

A Mini Forest Blooms in Brooklyn's Williamsburg

A mini forest has been established in Brooklyn, enhancing the local ecosystem and community space with mature plantings.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Campaigners urge Thames Water to let flowers bloom around reservoir

Residents advocate for 'No Mow May' and 'Let it Bloom June' to preserve wildflowers at a local reservoir, highlighting biodiversity benefits.
Vue
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Phoenix Feather Tea Pavilion / Kong Xiangwei Studio

Phoenix Mountain is a significant natural site and migratory bird corridor in Yunnan, hosting thousands of birds annually during migration.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

In India, Coffee Agroforestry Systems May Also Work as Seed Nurseries

Coffee agroforests can enhance biodiversity and aid forest restoration by saving seeds normally discarded by farmers.
Sustainable coffee cultivation in India supports biodiversity and seed sourcing for conservation efforts.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Insects' Doom Spells Gloom for Us and the Planet

Insects are crucial for ecosystems; we must develop a mindset for coexistence.
A new book highlights the urgent need to protect insect populations.
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 month ago

Butterflies are disappearing. Here's how community scientists are working to save them.

The national study combined 20 years of data from 35 community science programs across the country, including the Butterfly Pavilion's Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

Insects are declining rapidly globally, impacting other species and ecosystems, yet individuals can take actionable steps to help.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Grant award recipients will plant pollinator gardens, create educational programs

Brooklyn organizations receive grants to enhance pollinator conservation through habitat restoration and educational initiatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jane Goodall chimpanzee conservation project in Tanzania hit by USAid cuts

US government funding cuts endanger chimpanzee conservation efforts led by Jane Goodall amid broader impacts from USAid reductions.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Less-traveled South American Country Is a Natural Paradise-and a Photographer's Dream

"As soon as the sun dipped, the lily buds slowly started to open. They're called Victoria amazonica, and they only bloom at dusk. It was pretty incredible."
Travel
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Flash flood-hit school gets new defence system

The scheme at Caterham High is a natural way to support the drainage infrastructure while also encouraging biodiversity.
Renovation
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Colombia's Sustainable Coffee Sector and its Lessons for Climate Solutions

Colombia's coffee production exemplifies how agriculture can adapt to climate threats while achieving sustainability, enhancing biodiversity, and improving farmer livelihoods through innovative practices.
Coffee
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I feel as if we could be in Scandinavia': exploring the Norfolk that time forgot

Breckland, with its rich biodiversity and unique landscape, deserves recognition as a national park despite military land restrictions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Nickel mining threatens biodiversity in Raja Ampat as the Indonesian government revokes mining permits to protect the area.
Significant environmental damage has already occurred due to mining activities, prompting conservation concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

On Ireland's peat bogs: climate action clashes with tradition in pictures

"Rewetting bogs is all about reducing the carbon emissions from the bare peatlands," says Doreen King, emphasizing the importance of restoring natural ecosystems for carbon sequestration.
Renovation
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Want to help scientists learn more about the California coast? Join this weekend's bioblitz at Lake Merritt

The California Academy of Sciences promotes community involvement in biodiversity research through the Snapshot Cal Coast project.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

New approach models potential and trade-offs of floating solar | Cornell Chronicle

With this study, we wanted to think more holistically about the social and environmental attributes of waterbodies, instead of just thinking about which ones provided the lowest-cost solar and the greatest energy generation potential.
Alternative transportation
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Silent' crisis threatens to wipe out $300bn major coastal industry

Ocean acidification threatens a $300 billion global industry, impacting marine biodiversity and coastal economies.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is 'de-extinction' here? How gene editing can help endangered species

Colossal claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf using advanced cloning and gene-editing technology.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

New species of creatures and plants found in Olympic Park

The latest discoveries were made during a Bioblitz biological survey by volunteers and experts, showcasing impressive biodiversity growth since the 2012 London Olympics.
London politics
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How are oceans faring in a heating world? DW 06/10/2025

Global ocean ecosystems face severe threats from warming temperatures and overfishing, which endanger marine life and the communities that depend on it.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of the West End's biggest green spaces will be closed for more than a year

Grosvenor Square in Mayfair is undergoing a significant transformation that aims to enhance biodiversity and restore its historical features.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New Zealand is failing to protect its vast ocean resources. We owe it to the world to act | Helen Clark and Kayla Kingdon-Bebb

New Zealand must take responsibility for sustainable management of its vast ocean territory.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Medellin's sublime return to nature in pictures

Residents of Medellin feel that greenery is an important part of our landscape,' said Marcela Norena Restrepo, the city's secretary of environment. There's a sense of ownership. People take better care of the spaces where there's greenery.
Madrid food
France politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'It's the Wild West out there': UN Ocean Conference opens with a push to ratify the High Seas Treaty

The third U.N. Ocean Conference focuses on transitioning from promises to actionable protection of the ocean amidst urgent environmental concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What a hoot! Owl sightings increase in London and not just in the leafy suburbs

Barn owls are thriving in London amidst urban sprawl, showcasing the city's surprising biodiversity.
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