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Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

Reconnecting with the Earth, Cyrah Dardas Collages Paintings with Handmade Pigments

Cyrah Dardas creates art from nature and foraged materials, reflecting themes of belonging and connection to the environment.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

NBC's "The Americas" is a Gorgeous but Shallow Look at the Natural World | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

NBC's 'The Americas' wildlife docuseries feels like a missed opportunity due to its repetitive approach and lack of ecological urgency.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Tourists can now track wolves in the Italian wilderness

Conservation efforts in Europe and the U.S. are helping wolf populations rebound after years of persecution.
fromKqed
5 months ago
OMG science

Lacewing Love Is Noisier Than You Think | KQED

Lacewings attract mates through unique songs, laying the foundation for their reproductive success.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Washington Nationals

Discovering Amazing Wildlife Along the Panama Canal

Engaging with nature requires both visual and auditory awareness, as demonstrated by the guide's communication with birds.
Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

Reconnecting with the Earth, Cyrah Dardas Collages Paintings with Handmade Pigments

Cyrah Dardas creates art from nature and foraged materials, reflecting themes of belonging and connection to the environment.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

NBC's "The Americas" is a Gorgeous but Shallow Look at the Natural World | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

NBC's 'The Americas' wildlife docuseries feels like a missed opportunity due to its repetitive approach and lack of ecological urgency.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Tourists can now track wolves in the Italian wilderness

Conservation efforts in Europe and the U.S. are helping wolf populations rebound after years of persecution.
fromKqed
5 months ago
OMG science

Lacewing Love Is Noisier Than You Think | KQED

Lacewings attract mates through unique songs, laying the foundation for their reproductive success.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Washington Nationals

Discovering Amazing Wildlife Along the Panama Canal

Engaging with nature requires both visual and auditory awareness, as demonstrated by the guide's communication with birds.
more#nature
fromArs Technica
2 days ago
Environment

50 years later, Vietnam's environment still bears the scars of war

Ecological impacts of conflict persist long after wars end, highlighting the need for effective environmental protection and recovery measures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Film

Boonie Bears: Future Reborn review kiddie Chinese eco-fable is like Mad Max on mushrooms

The film creatively mixes post-apocalyptic themes with absurd humor and mycological elements, maintaining a lively yet chaotic style.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Extremely Metal "Bone Collector" Caterpillar Cloaks Itself in the Shattered Exoskeletons of Its Vanquished Foes

Hawaiian caterpillar species, nicknamed the "bone collector," is carnivorous and disguises itself with the remains of its prey.
Skiing
fromKqed
5 days ago

Program Provides Unique Science Lessons On Tahoe Slopes | KQED

The Ski with a Scientist program offers a unique opportunity to combine skiing with learning about environmental issues at Tahoe.
#pope-francis
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Environment

'He really understood the stakes,' says Irish missionary priest who advised Pope Francis on climate paper

Pope Francis's leadership signifies a transformational shift in the Catholic Church's environmental engagement.
Fr Sean McDonagh highlights the legacy of Pope Francis through his advocacy for ecological issues.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Environment

Typhoon Haiyan to 'Praised Be': Here's Pope Francis's key moments in tackling climate change

Pope Francis' visit to Tacloban exemplifies his understanding of climate change's impact on vulnerable communities, prompting his significant encyclical on environmental morality.
Environment
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'He really understood the stakes,' says Irish missionary priest who advised Pope Francis on climate paper

Pope Francis's leadership signifies a transformational shift in the Catholic Church's environmental engagement.
Fr Sean McDonagh highlights the legacy of Pope Francis through his advocacy for ecological issues.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Typhoon Haiyan to 'Praised Be': Here's Pope Francis's key moments in tackling climate change

Pope Francis' visit to Tacloban exemplifies his understanding of climate change's impact on vulnerable communities, prompting his significant encyclical on environmental morality.
more#pope-francis
#conservation
Data science
fromNature
2 months ago

Atlantic oceanic droughts do not threaten Asian water tower - Nature

The article highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges in the Tibetan Plateau.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Environment

A century ago, the government hired unemployed young men to build America's forests, trails, and parks. Photos show FDR's 'tree army.'

The Civilian Conservation Corps played a vital role in U.S. conservation efforts, contributing over 2 billion trees and significantly altering the landscape.
from48 hills
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Arts Forecast: New folk opera swoops in on tale of Fruitvale falcons - 48 hills

Peregrine falcons symbolize resilience and community connection in the Bay Area, especially during the pandemic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London startup

Hitching a lift: the cool life cycle of the bee-riding black oil beetle

Black oil beetles depend entirely on solitary bees for their lifecycle and survival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

It's heroic, hardy and less than a millimetre long: meet the 2025 invertebrate of the year | Patrick Barkham

The recent vote highlighted the creative and vital role of invertebrates, exemplified by Milnesium tardigradum, in ecosystems across the planet.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The last fragments of ancient Irish rainforests may face a new threat trees

Threat of introduced monocultures to ancient Irish rainforests requires immediate conservation efforts.
Data science
fromNature
2 months ago

Atlantic oceanic droughts do not threaten Asian water tower - Nature

The article highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges in the Tibetan Plateau.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Environment

A century ago, the government hired unemployed young men to build America's forests, trails, and parks. Photos show FDR's 'tree army.'

The Civilian Conservation Corps played a vital role in U.S. conservation efforts, contributing over 2 billion trees and significantly altering the landscape.
from48 hills
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Arts Forecast: New folk opera swoops in on tale of Fruitvale falcons - 48 hills

Peregrine falcons symbolize resilience and community connection in the Bay Area, especially during the pandemic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London startup

Hitching a lift: the cool life cycle of the bee-riding black oil beetle

Black oil beetles depend entirely on solitary bees for their lifecycle and survival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

It's heroic, hardy and less than a millimetre long: meet the 2025 invertebrate of the year | Patrick Barkham

The recent vote highlighted the creative and vital role of invertebrates, exemplified by Milnesium tardigradum, in ecosystems across the planet.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The last fragments of ancient Irish rainforests may face a new threat trees

Threat of introduced monocultures to ancient Irish rainforests requires immediate conservation efforts.
more#conservation
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise

The phenomenon of ghost forests reflects ecological changes driven by rising sea levels and salinity.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Everything we know about the felling of Enfield's ancient oak tree: cause, consequences and reactions

The felling of the Guy Fawkes Oak has sparked controversy regarding ecological value and safety measures.
#urban-wildlife
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London food

From profiteroles to moles: project uncovers gulls' surprising diet

Gulls exhibit a diverse diet beyond typical human food, including moles and seal milk.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Met Police drops probe into ancient oak tree felling as ecologists slam Toby Carvery over loss to wildlife

The investigation into the felling of a historic oak tree by Toby Carvery has been dropped, raising concerns among conservationists about legal protections for ancient trees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London food

From profiteroles to moles: project uncovers gulls' surprising diet

Gulls exhibit a diverse diet beyond typical human food, including moles and seal milk.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Met Police drops probe into ancient oak tree felling as ecologists slam Toby Carvery over loss to wildlife

The investigation into the felling of a historic oak tree by Toby Carvery has been dropped, raising concerns among conservationists about legal protections for ancient trees.
more#urban-wildlife
#community-engagement
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Stand4 to host ecology-focused art exhibition in Bay Ridge

The 'Essential Shore/Permeable Future' exhibition aims to strengthen community connections with water and ecology through arts and interactive events.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

The 'green sanctuary' in the heart of an urban village which is building a barn

OmVed Gardens is building the UK's first center for food, ecology, and creativity, enhancing community engagement in organic practices.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Stand4 to host ecology-focused art exhibition in Bay Ridge

The 'Essential Shore/Permeable Future' exhibition aims to strengthen community connections with water and ecology through arts and interactive events.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

The 'green sanctuary' in the heart of an urban village which is building a barn

OmVed Gardens is building the UK's first center for food, ecology, and creativity, enhancing community engagement in organic practices.
more#community-engagement
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago
Environment

Family Movies for Earth Day and Every Day

Year-round awareness of environmental issues can be fostered in children through family-friendly films with strong messages.
Movies like Wall-E, Nim's Island, and Nausicaä provide lessons on environmental stewardship for kids.
#gardening
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Poppy Okotcha: Plants taught me about myself'

Gardening teaches vital lessons on growth, decay, and the cyclical nature of life, reflecting deeper human experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London food

Don't rush to rip out your nettles here's three ways to put them to good use

Nettles are beneficial for gardens and wildlife despite their unpleasant sting, offering nutritional value and serving as natural fertilizers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Strong winds damaging your garden? Plant a living windbreak

A living windbreak can protect gardens from strong winds while providing various ecological benefits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Poppy Okotcha: Plants taught me about myself'

Gardening teaches vital lessons on growth, decay, and the cyclical nature of life, reflecting deeper human experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London food

Don't rush to rip out your nettles here's three ways to put them to good use

Nettles are beneficial for gardens and wildlife despite their unpleasant sting, offering nutritional value and serving as natural fertilizers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Strong winds damaging your garden? Plant a living windbreak

A living windbreak can protect gardens from strong winds while providing various ecological benefits.
more#gardening
#butterflies
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000

Butterfly populations in the U.S. have declined by 22% since 2000, according to a comprehensive analysis of over 12 million sightings.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000

Butterfly populations in the U.S. have declined by 22% since 2000, according to a comprehensive analysis of over 12 million sightings.
more#butterflies
#wildlife
fromMail Online
1 month ago
UK politics

Scientists want to bring WOLVES and BEARS back to Britain

Rewilding Britain's landscape with wolves and bears raises concerns about safety for farmers and the public.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

What are nutria, and why are they a problem? DW 04/02/2025

Nutria have successfully spread globally beyond South America, adapting well and establishing populations across new regions.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
UK politics

Scientists want to bring WOLVES and BEARS back to Britain

Rewilding Britain's landscape with wolves and bears raises concerns about safety for farmers and the public.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

What are nutria, and why are they a problem? DW 04/02/2025

Nutria have successfully spread globally beyond South America, adapting well and establishing populations across new regions.
more#wildlife
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

2024 Chengdu EXPO Botanic Pavilion / CUPD

The Botanic Pavilion's design symbolizes human-nature harmony and showcases rare plant species, illustrating a future of coexistence and thriving together.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Oak Village - The 9th Avenue / 1+1>2 Architects

The Oak Village project emphasizes sustainable development through ecology, economy, culture, and society integration.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

2024 Chengdu EXPO Botanic Pavilion / CUPD

The Botanic Pavilion's design symbolizes human-nature harmony and showcases rare plant species, illustrating a future of coexistence and thriving together.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Oak Village - The 9th Avenue / 1+1>2 Architects

The Oak Village project emphasizes sustainable development through ecology, economy, culture, and society integration.
more#architecture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The Tiger's Share by Keshava Guha review hopeless sons vs brilliant daughters

Delhi's seasons reflect the impact of pollution and decay, intertwining personal and ecological narratives through food imagery.
#climate-change
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

The week's quiz has group chat drama. And don't worry, the answers aren't classified

Greenland is increasingly recognized for its true size and significance in global discussions, especially regarding climate change.
fromKqed
1 year ago
East Bay food

Where To See Cherry Blossoms in The Bay Area This Spring | KQED

Cherry blossoms in the Bay Area bloom primarily in March and April, with rising temperatures causing earlier blooms due to climate change.
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago
Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Look at "Landscapes" @ V1 Gallery, Copenhagen

The 'Landscapes' exhibition examines ecology and spirituality through art, reflecting on human existence and our relationship with nature post-Anthropocene.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

The week's quiz has group chat drama. And don't worry, the answers aren't classified

Greenland is increasingly recognized for its true size and significance in global discussions, especially regarding climate change.
fromKqed
1 year ago
East Bay food

Where To See Cherry Blossoms in The Bay Area This Spring | KQED

Cherry blossoms in the Bay Area bloom primarily in March and April, with rising temperatures causing earlier blooms due to climate change.
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago
Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Look at "Landscapes" @ V1 Gallery, Copenhagen

The 'Landscapes' exhibition examines ecology and spirituality through art, reflecting on human existence and our relationship with nature post-Anthropocene.
more#climate-change
fromColossal
1 month ago
Graphic design

Delicate Ecosystems Converge in Sonja Peterson's Intricate Cut Paper Compositions

Sonja Peterson's paper art illustrates the fragility and interconnection of ecological systems and human impacts, emphasizing our relationship with nature.
fromDefector
1 month ago
SF politics

An Interview With A Fired USFWS Fish Biologist | Defector

Chinook salmon are ecologically vital and face threats from habitat loss, prompting hatchery efforts to restore populations.
Environment
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Preventable Disaster, in This Week's Open Thread

The Exxon Valdez oil spill is one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history, affecting thousands of wildlife and coastal miles.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

First evidence of microplastic buildup in bird lungs found in new study

Microplastics are accumulating in bird lungs, indicating significant environmental pollution and the potential of birds as bioindicators.
#marine-biology
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Rare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins breaching and playing off Monterey Bay coast

A captain captured video of a rare super pod of over 2,000 dolphins, including elusive northern right whale dolphins, in Monterey Bay.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What a Crab Sees Before It Gets Eaten by a Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish use elaborate camouflage techniques to deceive their prey, as documented in recent observational studies.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video Shows an Octopus Riding a Mako Shark Near New Zealand

Marine ecologists captured an unusual sighting of a Maori octopus riding on a mako shark, highlighting extraordinary marine life interactions.
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Rare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins breaching and playing off Monterey Bay coast

A captain captured video of a rare super pod of over 2,000 dolphins, including elusive northern right whale dolphins, in Monterey Bay.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What a Crab Sees Before It Gets Eaten by a Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish use elaborate camouflage techniques to deceive their prey, as documented in recent observational studies.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video Shows an Octopus Riding a Mako Shark Near New Zealand

Marine ecologists captured an unusual sighting of a Maori octopus riding on a mako shark, highlighting extraordinary marine life interactions.
more#marine-biology
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

Where to See Wildflowers Near You in the Bay Area | KQED

California is unlikely to experience a 'super bloom' in 2025 due to limited rainfall.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Love fruit? Thank dinosaur mass extinction

Sauropods significantly altered ecosystems by distributing nutrients and changing landscapes during the Cretaceous period.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Northern Territory's growing saltwater crocodile population gorging on nine times more prey than 50 years ago

The saltwater crocodile population in the Northern Territory has dramatically increased, leading to increased prey consumption and nutrient contributions to local waterways.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

A beaver: to get attention they will slap the water with their tails | Helen Sullivan

Beavers are highly adapted for their aquatic life with unique anatomical features that support dam building.
Video games
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Best Video Games of 2025 (So Far)

2025 video game releases feature focused experiences that balance gameplay with unique ecological narratives.
#wildfire-prevention
California
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on March 2

The Chips 196 prescribed burn was initiated to prevent catastrophic wildfires in El Dorado County, California.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Update: Prescribed fire Aikens Pile in Humboldt County - Feb. 3 status

The Aikens Pile prescribed burn helps prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled fire techniques.
California
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on March 2

The Chips 196 prescribed burn was initiated to prevent catastrophic wildfires in El Dorado County, California.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Update: Prescribed fire Aikens Pile in Humboldt County - Feb. 3 status

The Aikens Pile prescribed burn helps prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled fire techniques.
more#wildfire-prevention
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 month ago

Tracking gulls to prevent a bird flu pandemic

Iceland's unique geography makes it a critical hub for avian influenza virus spread between Europe and North America.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Study: Cuttlefish adapt camouflage displays when hunting prey

Cuttlefish adapt their camouflage based on environmental context while hunting.
Miami food
fromMail Online
2 months ago

'Doomsday' fish found on beach in Mexico sparking fears of disaster

An oarfish washed ashore in the Canary Islands, sparking concerns and interpretations of a coming disaster based on historical beliefs.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Fungus That Turns Spiders Into Zombies Is a Discovery to Haunt Your Nightmares

A newly discovered fungus hijacks spiders to spread spores, turning them into zombie hosts, showcasing a complex adaptation in nature.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago
OMG science

Orcas a la mode, totally tubular sea pickles and bloodthirsty squirrels - High Country News

Orcas display playful behavior, such as wearing salmon on their heads, particularly when food is abundant in their ecosystem.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Hummingbird

Flower mites can sense electric fields generated by hummingbirds, enabling them to travel between flowers more efficiently.
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