Tag #Biodiversity Loss

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Mediterranean Sea Temperatures Hit Record Highs, Triggering Ecological Crisis

Record-high temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea, exceeding 28°C from Málaga to Sicily, are causing ecological damage, human health issues, and the arrival of invasive species, driven by climate change and the sea's rapid warming.

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Extreme Weather Events Negatively Impact Amphibian Populations

A study of 7200 amphibian species over 40 years reveals a direct causal link between extreme weather events (heatwaves, droughts) and negative impacts on amphibian health, particularly those dependent on temporary wetlands for breeding; future climate projections suggest worsening conditions.

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Ocean Health Report Shows Alarming Degradation, 1,677 Species at Risk

A new UN ocean health report, "Starfish," reveals alarming degradation, with 1,677 marine species at risk, overexploited fish stocks (37.7%), and €219 billion in seafood-related plastic exposure costs in 2015; the report will track the effectiveness of future conservation measures.

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Global Wildlife Population Plummets 73%, Underscoring Urgent Need for Conservation

A new report reveals a 73% decline in global wildlife populations over the last 50 years due to human activities, threatening ecosystems and human well-being; solutions require addressing human-wildlife conflict and sustainable resource management.

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Invasive Species Cost the World Over $2.2 Trillion Since 1960

A new study reveals that invasive species have cost the world over \$2.2 trillion since 1960, far exceeding previous estimates; the annual cost averages \$35 billion, with plants and animals such as wild boars and disease-carrying mosquitoes causing the most significant damage.

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Unsustainable Development Model Drives Planetary Collapse

The current unsustainable development model, marked by resource exploitation and inequality, is causing climate change and biodiversity loss, leading to the collapse of established planetary equilibria and increased global vulnerability.

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Wadden Sea Biodiversity Declines Significantly Over Decades

A study in Global Change Biology reveals a long-term decline in Wadden Sea biodiversity, impacting fish, plant, and bird populations since the early 2000s, with data collected from 200 stations between Den Helder and Blåvand since 1900, showing that many species using the Wadden Sea as a nursery, br...

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Emperor Penguin Decline in Antarctica Exceeds Worst-Case Projections

A new study using satellite imagery shows a 22% decline in emperor penguin colonies across the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, and Bellingshausen Sea between 2009 and 2024, exceeding previous estimates and highlighting the urgent threat of climate change.

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Amazon Deforestation Surges in Brazil, Despite Government Goals

Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) reported a 9.1 percent increase in Amazon deforestation between August 2024 and May 2025, reaching 960 square kilometers—the second-worst May on record—despite a previous decline in 2024 and President Lula da Silva's commitment to end deforestati...

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Biodiversity Crisis: 73% Decline in Vertebrate Populations Highlights Urgent Need for Action

A 73% decline in global vertebrate populations over 50 years, coupled with a lack of taxonomic expertise and public disconnect from nature, is hindering effective biodiversity conservation efforts, requiring increased investment in science, education, and active nature management.

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Invasive Species Caused Over \$2.14 Trillion in Global Economic Damage

A new study reveals that invasive species have caused over \$2.14 trillion in economic damage globally since 1960, significantly higher than previous estimates; the damage is primarily caused by plants and insects, with Europe suffering the most significant losses.

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Aoös River Degraded: Study Demands Ecological Flow Restoration

A new study reveals the devastating impact of the lack of ecological flow from the Pyrgos tou Aoou dam on the Aoös River, a 260km river in Greece and Albania, shrinking it to 1.3 meters wide and severely impacting protected species within Natura 2000 areas and the Northern Pindos National Park, prom...

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