Researchers studying how species respond to repeated and rapid land cover changes say more focus needs to be placed on preserving the biodiversity value of human-dominated landscapes.
Keep It Down: u.n. Report Lists Ways To Reduce Ocean Noise Pollution
A new report published by the U.N.’s Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) outlines possible solutions to human-caused ocean noise that impacts marine life.
A new report published by the U.N.’s Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) outlines possible solutions to human-caused ocean noise that impacts marine life.
Breadfruit: A Starchy, Delicious Climate and Biodiversity Solution
According to recent research, the increased temperatures of climate change will widen breadfruit’s range, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
According to recent research, the increased temperatures of climate change will widen breadfruit’s range, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Five Ways To Increase Tree Cover in Cities (Commentary)
As cities in the U.S. and other nations suffer from current heat waves, one proven way to cool urban areas and clean the air is by planting trees.
As cities in the U.S. and other nations suffer from current heat waves, one proven way to cool urban areas and clean the air is by planting trees.
Nearly 85% Of Indonesian Peatlands Aren’t Protected, Study Shows
About 11% of global peatland areas are in the tropics, with an estimated 54% of those in Indonesia, concentrated in the regions of Sumatra, Borneo and Papua.
About 11% of global peatland areas are in the tropics, with an estimated 54% of those in Indonesia, concentrated in the regions of Sumatra, Borneo and Papua.
Effort to Save Rare Colombian Monkey Looks to Crowdfund Its Conservation
The nonprofit Fundación Proyecto Tití has conserved some 5,100 hectares (12,600 acres) of forest in Colombia, helping to reconnect forest fragments and secure more habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin.
The nonprofit Fundación Proyecto Tití has conserved some 5,100 hectares (12,600 acres) of forest in Colombia, helping to reconnect forest fragments and secure more habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin.
Deep-Sea Expedition Reveals Rare Octo-Nurseries off Costa Rica
On a previous expedition in 2013, scientists had found a group of brooding octopuses at one of these vents, but didn’t detect any babies. But in June 2023, scientists did find octopus babies.
On a previous expedition in 2013, scientists had found a group of brooding octopuses at one of these vents, but didn’t detect any babies. But in June 2023, scientists did find octopus babies.
Birds and Bats Help Peruvian Cacao Farmers Gain Higher Yields, Study Says
Birds and bats accounted for 54% of total cacao tree productivity over a one year period in northern Peru’s agroforestry systems.
Birds and bats accounted for 54% of total cacao tree productivity over a one year period in northern Peru’s agroforestry systems.
Blue Carbon Deserves a Green Light for the Climate Fight (Commentary)
Yet at a time when the world needs to keep carbon sequestered to mitigate the effects of climate change, about 35% of the world’s mangroves and 30% of all seagrass meadows have been lost or degraded.
Yet at a time when the world needs to keep carbon sequestered to mitigate the effects of climate change, about 35% of the world’s mangroves and 30% of all seagrass meadows have been lost or degraded.
Indonesia’s Coal Burning Hits Record High — And ‘Green’ Nickel Is Largely Why
Indonesia burned 33% more coal in 2022 than the year before, contributing to a 20% increase in the country’s carbon emissions from fossil fuels, an analysis of official data shows.
Indonesia burned 33% more coal in 2022 than the year before, contributing to a 20% increase in the country’s carbon emissions from fossil fuels, an analysis of official data shows.
Nepal’s Rhinos Are Eating Plastic Waste, Study Finds
A study found plastic waste in the dung of one-horned rhinos in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park, which could harm their health and survival.
A study found plastic waste in the dung of one-horned rhinos in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park, which could harm their health and survival.
Tigers Cross Borders but Struggle to Move Safely Within Nepal, Study Suggests
Tigers in Nepal are increasingly isolated in protected areas and facing difficulties moving within the country due to human activities and habitat fragmentation.
Tigers in Nepal are increasingly isolated in protected areas and facing difficulties moving within the country due to human activities and habitat fragmentation.
What Can the U.K. Do to Fight Its Dependence on Soy?
While the model analyzing the use of homegrown legumes revealed that it would require too much cropland, using waste as feed proved much more promising.
While the model analyzing the use of homegrown legumes revealed that it would require too much cropland, using waste as feed proved much more promising.
New Hope in the Mediterranean: Scientists Find Deep Corals Withstand Heat Waves
While the gorgonians in shallow waters suffered as temperatures rose, corals in deeper waters appeared untouched by the impacts of thermal stress.
While the gorgonians in shallow waters suffered as temperatures rose, corals in deeper waters appeared untouched by the impacts of thermal stress.
When “Cute” Is Cruel: Social Media Videos Stoke Loris Pet Trade, Study Says
Conservationists are concerned that the popularity of social media videos depicting lorises as pets is stoking the illegal and often abusive pet trade, placing pressure on already flagging numbers in the wild.
Conservationists are concerned that the popularity of social media videos depicting lorises as pets is stoking the illegal and often abusive pet trade, placing pressure on already flagging numbers in the wild.
To Meet U.N. Climate, Biodiversity Goals, 79% Of Plant Cover Must Be Saved, Study
Vegetation plays a crucial role in purifying water, regulating the climate, supporting biodiversity, and stabilizing the soil, making its preservation essential for nature and people
Vegetation plays a crucial role in purifying water, regulating the climate, supporting biodiversity, and stabilizing the soil, making its preservation essential for nature and people