Declining Bat Populations Threaten U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. agriculture industry faces billions of dollars in losses due to the decline of bat populations caused by climate change, wind turbines, and a fungal disease; however, new technologies are being developed to help save them.
Declining Bat Populations Threaten U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. agriculture industry faces billions of dollars in losses due to the decline of bat populations caused by climate change, wind turbines, and a fungal disease; however, new technologies are being developed to help save them.
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36% Bias Score
Orcas in the Gulf of California Employ Sophisticated Hunting Techniques Against Whale Sharks
A team of researchers documented four sophisticated hunts by a pod of orcas, led by a male named Moctezuma, against whale sharks in the Gulf of California between 2018 and 2024, revealing complex hunting strategies and generational knowledge transfer.
Orcas in the Gulf of California Employ Sophisticated Hunting Techniques Against Whale Sharks
A team of researchers documented four sophisticated hunts by a pod of orcas, led by a male named Moctezuma, against whale sharks in the Gulf of California between 2018 and 2024, revealing complex hunting strategies and generational knowledge transfer.
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24% Bias Score
Colombian Community Protects Biodiversity with EU Support
The Afro-descendant community of La Plata in Colombia's Bahia Malaga Natural Park faces challenges to its sustainable piangua harvesting, but with EU support is working to preserve its resources and culture.
Colombian Community Protects Biodiversity with EU Support
The Afro-descendant community of La Plata in Colombia's Bahia Malaga Natural Park faces challenges to its sustainable piangua harvesting, but with EU support is working to preserve its resources and culture.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Urban Wildflowers Boost Pollinators
A study finds that urban wildflower meadows are as effective as natural meadows in supporting pollinating insects, offering a potential solution for urban biodiversity.
Urban Wildflowers Boost Pollinators
A study finds that urban wildflower meadows are as effective as natural meadows in supporting pollinating insects, offering a potential solution for urban biodiversity.
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16% Bias Score
Germany's Second National Park Hangs in the Balance
A citizen's vote will decide the fate of a proposed second national park in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, with environmentalists and local residents holding differing views.
Germany's Second National Park Hangs in the Balance
A citizen's vote will decide the fate of a proposed second national park in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, with environmentalists and local residents holding differing views.
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32% Bias Score
Island Plants: Biodiversity Hotspots and Extinction Risks
Islands are biodiversity hotspots for plants, but face high extinction risks. A Nature study highlights the need for conservation.
Island Plants: Biodiversity Hotspots and Extinction Risks
Islands are biodiversity hotspots for plants, but face high extinction risks. A Nature study highlights the need for conservation.
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0% Bias Score
California Unveils Plan to Save Endangered Joshua Trees
California unveils a comprehensive plan to protect endangered Joshua trees by mitigating threats from wildfires, human development, and climate change, aiming to permanently protect 70% of suitable habitats by 2033, contingent on global emissions reduction.
California Unveils Plan to Save Endangered Joshua Trees
California unveils a comprehensive plan to protect endangered Joshua trees by mitigating threats from wildfires, human development, and climate change, aiming to permanently protect 70% of suitable habitats by 2033, contingent on global emissions reduction.
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32% Bias Score
China's Giant Sinkholes: Tourism Boom vs. Ecological Concerns
The discovery of giant sinkholes in China, teeming with ancient forests and unique species, has attracted tourists but also raised concerns about environmental protection.
China's Giant Sinkholes: Tourism Boom vs. Ecological Concerns
The discovery of giant sinkholes in China, teeming with ancient forests and unique species, has attracted tourists but also raised concerns about environmental protection.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia's Afro-community protects biodiversity with EU support
An Afro-descendant community in Colombia's Bahia Malaga protects its biodiversity through sustainable fishing practices, with support from the European Union.
Colombia's Afro-community protects biodiversity with EU support
An Afro-descendant community in Colombia's Bahia Malaga protects its biodiversity through sustainable fishing practices, with support from the European Union.
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28% Bias Score
China-Peru Collaboration on Plant Conservation
Chinese and Peruvian researchers collaborate to study and conserve endangered plant species in Peru, focusing on the giant Queen of the Andes bromeliad.
China-Peru Collaboration on Plant Conservation
Chinese and Peruvian researchers collaborate to study and conserve endangered plant species in Peru, focusing on the giant Queen of the Andes bromeliad.
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20% Bias Score
Flail Mower Ban in Groningen Sparks Concerns
Water boards in Groningen, Netherlands, express concerns over a ban on flail mowers, fearing wasted millions and potential harm to biodiversity despite government claims it protects nature.
Flail Mower Ban in Groningen Sparks Concerns
Water boards in Groningen, Netherlands, express concerns over a ban on flail mowers, fearing wasted millions and potential harm to biodiversity despite government claims it protects nature.
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0% Bias Score
COP16: Biodiversity Summit Ends in Disarray
COP16, the UN Biodiversity Conference, ended in disarray, failing to secure funding and leaving key goals unachieved, despite some progress on genetic data and Indigenous representation.
COP16: Biodiversity Summit Ends in Disarray
COP16, the UN Biodiversity Conference, ended in disarray, failing to secure funding and leaving key goals unachieved, despite some progress on genetic data and Indigenous representation.
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0% Bias Score