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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Environment

Last summer was second worst for common UK butterflies since 1976

Last summer marked a significant decline in butterfly populations in Britain, with over half of native species in long-term decline.
fromSecret London
7 months ago
OMG science

The UK Has Declared A Butterfly Emergency: What Could This Mean?

The Big Butterfly Count reveals the lowest number of butterflies in 14 years, signaling an environmental emergency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Environment

Last summer was second worst for common UK butterflies since 1976

Last summer marked a significant decline in butterfly populations in Britain, with over half of native species in long-term decline.
fromSecret London
7 months ago
OMG science

The UK Has Declared A Butterfly Emergency: What Could This Mean?

The Big Butterfly Count reveals the lowest number of butterflies in 14 years, signaling an environmental emergency.
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fromtime.com
6 months ago

Fighting Florida's Invasive Python Problem One Step at a Time

The invasive Burmese python is severely impacting the biodiversity of the Everglades, leading to a decline in native species.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Richest nations exporting extinction' with demand for beef, palm oil and timber

Wealthy nations are a significant cause of biodiversity loss globally, primarily through their consumption patterns.
Developed countries' food and timber imports from biodiverse countries are driving habitat destruction.
Targeted conservation measures are needed to address biodiversity loss linked to global trade.
OMG science
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Fighting Florida's Invasive Python Problem One Step at a Time

The invasive Burmese python is severely impacting the biodiversity of the Everglades, leading to a decline in native species.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Richest nations exporting extinction' with demand for beef, palm oil and timber

Wealthy nations are a significant cause of biodiversity loss globally, primarily through their consumption patterns.
Developed countries' food and timber imports from biodiverse countries are driving habitat destruction.
Targeted conservation measures are needed to address biodiversity loss linked to global trade.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Mayotte faces environmental and biodiversity crisis after cyclone

Cyclone Chido caused severe environmental destruction in Mayotte, uprooting trees, exposing slums, and threatening marine biodiversity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Collapsing wildlife populations near points of no return', report warns

Global wildlife populations have fallen by an average of 73% in 50 years, driven by human impact and imminent ecological tipping points.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Essential to act now' to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief

The risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ecosystem collapse is underestimated; urgent action is needed to limit global heating to safe levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Deforestation roaring back' despite 140-country vow to end destruction

Global deforestation has increased in 2023, contrary to promises made by countries to stop it by the end of the decade.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Collapsing wildlife populations near points of no return', report warns

Global wildlife populations have fallen by an average of 73% in 50 years, driven by human impact and imminent ecological tipping points.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Essential to act now' to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief

The risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ecosystem collapse is underestimated; urgent action is needed to limit global heating to safe levels.
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fromHigh Country News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Your lawn could host an endangered ecosystem - High Country News

The Palouse Prairie, once a rich Indigenous ecosystem, has drastically diminished due to settler expansion, with less than 1% of its original land remaining.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
OMG science

Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study

Biodiversity loss is a significant driver of infectious disease outbreaks, while urbanization decreases disease risk.
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