US Butterfly Populations Plummet by 22%
A new study in Science reveals a 22% decline in US butterfly populations between 2000 and 2020, driven by habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change, with some species declining by over 95%, highlighting the broader issue of insect decline and its impact on ecosystems and food security.
US Butterfly Populations Plummet by 22%
A new study in Science reveals a 22% decline in US butterfly populations between 2000 and 2020, driven by habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change, with some species declining by over 95%, highlighting the broader issue of insect decline and its impact on ecosystems and food security.
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28% Bias Score
Beavers' Economic Impact: Millions Saved by Natural Flood Control
European beaver populations are demonstrating significant economic benefits by naturally mitigating flood risks and improving water quality, saving governments millions of euros in infrastructure costs and highlighting the ecological and economic value of their dam-building.
Beavers' Economic Impact: Millions Saved by Natural Flood Control
European beaver populations are demonstrating significant economic benefits by naturally mitigating flood risks and improving water quality, saving governments millions of euros in infrastructure costs and highlighting the ecological and economic value of their dam-building.
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44% Bias Score
Genetically Modified Woolly Mice: A Step Towards Mammoth-Like Elephants
Colossal Biosciences announced the creation of woolly mice, a step towards genetically engineering mammoth-like elephants to combat arctic permafrost thaw and reduce carbon dioxide emissions; however, the project faces ethical and scientific criticism.
Genetically Modified Woolly Mice: A Step Towards Mammoth-Like Elephants
Colossal Biosciences announced the creation of woolly mice, a step towards genetically engineering mammoth-like elephants to combat arctic permafrost thaw and reduce carbon dioxide emissions; however, the project faces ethical and scientific criticism.
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56% Bias Score
England Legalizes Beaver Reintroduction to Restore Rivers
England legally allows beaver reintroduction after a 400-year absence, aiming to restore river ecosystems and mitigate flood and drought risks; the decision follows successful pilot programs and addresses concerns about biodiversity loss and climate change impacts.
England Legalizes Beaver Reintroduction to Restore Rivers
England legally allows beaver reintroduction after a 400-year absence, aiming to restore river ecosystems and mitigate flood and drought risks; the decision follows successful pilot programs and addresses concerns about biodiversity loss and climate change impacts.
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48% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches Last-Minute Funding Deal for Biodiversity
At the UN COP16 biodiversity conference in Rome, 154 countries reached a last-minute compromise on financing biodiversity conservation with billions of dollars annually, aiming for 30 billion by 2030, to protect 30% of global land and marine areas, after previous negotiations failed.
COP16 Reaches Last-Minute Funding Deal for Biodiversity
At the UN COP16 biodiversity conference in Rome, 154 countries reached a last-minute compromise on financing biodiversity conservation with billions of dollars annually, aiming for 30 billion by 2030, to protect 30% of global land and marine areas, after previous negotiations failed.
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40% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches $200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
Nearly 200 nations finalized a plan at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Rome, committing $200 billion annually to biodiversity protection, a substantial increase from previous years, resolving key disagreements from the prior COP15 meeting in Cali.
COP16 Reaches $200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
Nearly 200 nations finalized a plan at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Rome, committing $200 billion annually to biodiversity protection, a substantial increase from previous years, resolving key disagreements from the prior COP15 meeting in Cali.
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36% Bias Score
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
COP16 Reaches \$200 Billion Biodiversity Funding Agreement
The COP16 biodiversity summit in Rome reached a crucial agreement committing \$200 billion annually by 2030 for conservation, including \$20 billion for developing nations (rising to \$30 billion by 2030), although a new fund to improve access was delayed until 2028.
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44% Bias Score
Kenya's Growing Wildlife Populations Face Habitat Loss: The Promise of Wildlife Corridors
Kenya's wildlife populations are increasing, particularly elephants, rhinos, and zebras, but face habitat loss from climate change and human activity; wildlife corridors, like Lewa Conservancy's initiative linking Mount Kenya forest to northern rangelands, are crucial for mitigating human-wildlife c...
Kenya's Growing Wildlife Populations Face Habitat Loss: The Promise of Wildlife Corridors
Kenya's wildlife populations are increasing, particularly elephants, rhinos, and zebras, but face habitat loss from climate change and human activity; wildlife corridors, like Lewa Conservancy's initiative linking Mount Kenya forest to northern rangelands, are crucial for mitigating human-wildlife c...
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36% Bias Score
Amazonian Indigenous Group Demands Co-Presidency at COP30
Indigenous groups from nine Amazonian countries formed the G-9 to secure a co-presidency at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding greater participation in decisions affecting the Amazon and an end to oil exploration in their territories.
Amazonian Indigenous Group Demands Co-Presidency at COP30
Indigenous groups from nine Amazonian countries formed the G-9 to secure a co-presidency at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding greater participation in decisions affecting the Amazon and an end to oil exploration in their territories.
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44% Bias Score
First Solar Excludes Deep-Sea Mined Minerals Amid Growing Environmental Concerns
As You Sow and First Solar's January 2025 agreement to exclude deep-sea mined minerals reflects growing global concerns over environmental damage from deep-sea mining, particularly concerning biodiversity, and the need for sustainable sourcing of minerals for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
First Solar Excludes Deep-Sea Mined Minerals Amid Growing Environmental Concerns
As You Sow and First Solar's January 2025 agreement to exclude deep-sea mined minerals reflects growing global concerns over environmental damage from deep-sea mining, particularly concerning biodiversity, and the need for sustainable sourcing of minerals for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
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56% Bias Score
Global Biodiversity Deal Reached in Rome
After a challenging negotiation process, over 150 countries reached an agreement at the Cop16 in Rome to establish a financial mechanism to protect global biodiversity, aiming to provide $200 billion annually by 2030 with a focus on aiding developing nations and indigenous communities.
Global Biodiversity Deal Reached in Rome
After a challenging negotiation process, over 150 countries reached an agreement at the Cop16 in Rome to establish a financial mechanism to protect global biodiversity, aiming to provide $200 billion annually by 2030 with a focus on aiding developing nations and indigenous communities.
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44% Bias Score
Finnish City Led by Women Aims for 2029 Carbon Neutrality
The Finnish city of Turku, led by an all-female leadership team, is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2029, utilizing innovative geothermal heating and biodiversity initiatives, and prioritizing environmental education from early childhood to achieve this ambitious goal.
Finnish City Led by Women Aims for 2029 Carbon Neutrality
The Finnish city of Turku, led by an all-female leadership team, is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2029, utilizing innovative geothermal heating and biodiversity initiatives, and prioritizing environmental education from early childhood to achieve this ambitious goal.
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48% Bias Score