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866 New Marine Species Discovered in Ocean Census Expeditions
Ocean Census, a global alliance, announced the discovery of 866 previously unknown marine species, including a guitar-shaped shark and a venomous deep-sea snail, during 10 ocean expeditions, highlighting the vast unexplored areas of the ocean depths and the urgent need to understand marine biodivers...
866 New Marine Species Discovered in Ocean Census Expeditions
Ocean Census, a global alliance, announced the discovery of 866 previously unknown marine species, including a guitar-shaped shark and a venomous deep-sea snail, during 10 ocean expeditions, highlighting the vast unexplored areas of the ocean depths and the urgent need to understand marine biodivers...
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Whale Migrations: A Giant Conveyor Belt of Ocean Nutrients
New research quantifies how whale migrations, specifically their waste products (urine, feces, skin), transport thousands of tons of nitrogen and biomass annually from nutrient-rich feeding grounds to nutrient-poor tropical breeding grounds, significantly boosting ocean health and productivity.
Whale Migrations: A Giant Conveyor Belt of Ocean Nutrients
New research quantifies how whale migrations, specifically their waste products (urine, feces, skin), transport thousands of tons of nitrogen and biomass annually from nutrient-rich feeding grounds to nutrient-poor tropical breeding grounds, significantly boosting ocean health and productivity.
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EU Grants Regions More Power to Manage Rising Wolf Populations
The European Commission is granting more power to local authorities to manage growing wolf populations threatening livestock, following a policy change in Germany where the wolf population rose by 262 to 1601 in one year, highlighting the conflict between species protection and farming.
EU Grants Regions More Power to Manage Rising Wolf Populations
The European Commission is granting more power to local authorities to manage growing wolf populations threatening livestock, following a policy change in Germany where the wolf population rose by 262 to 1601 in one year, highlighting the conflict between species protection and farming.
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US Butterfly Populations Decline 22% Due to Insecticides, Climate Change, and Habitat Loss
A nationwide study reveals a 22% decrease in US butterfly populations since 2000, driven by insecticides, climate change, and habitat loss; the Southwest saw a greater than 50% decline, highlighting the vulnerability of insect populations to environmental stressors.
US Butterfly Populations Decline 22% Due to Insecticides, Climate Change, and Habitat Loss
A nationwide study reveals a 22% decrease in US butterfly populations since 2000, driven by insecticides, climate change, and habitat loss; the Southwest saw a greater than 50% decline, highlighting the vulnerability of insect populations to environmental stressors.
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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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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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Poyang Lake's Fishing Ban Fuels Birdwatching Boom
A fishing ban at Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, has resulted in a significant increase in migratory bird populations, boosting birdwatching tourism and creating new jobs, with species such as white-naped cranes increasing from over 100 in the 1980s to 3,600-4,000 today.
Poyang Lake's Fishing Ban Fuels Birdwatching Boom
A fishing ban at Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, has resulted in a significant increase in migratory bird populations, boosting birdwatching tourism and creating new jobs, with species such as white-naped cranes increasing from over 100 in the 1980s to 3,600-4,000 today.
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Plants Migrate Uphill in Mesoamerican Cloud Forests Due to Climate Change
A study published in Science reveals that plant species in Mesoamerica's cloud forests are migrating uphill at a rate of 1.8 to 2.7 meters per year since 1979 due to climate change and deforestation, impacting the delicate balance of these ecosystems.
Plants Migrate Uphill in Mesoamerican Cloud Forests Due to Climate Change
A study published in Science reveals that plant species in Mesoamerica's cloud forests are migrating uphill at a rate of 1.8 to 2.7 meters per year since 1979 due to climate change and deforestation, impacting the delicate balance of these ecosystems.
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US Butterfly Populations Decline by 22% Due to Insecticides, Climate Change, and Habitat Loss
A new study found a 22% decline in US butterfly populations since 2000, with the Southwest experiencing the most significant decrease (over 50%), primarily attributed to insecticides, climate change, and habitat loss.
US Butterfly Populations Decline by 22% Due to Insecticides, Climate Change, and Habitat Loss
A new study found a 22% decline in US butterfly populations since 2000, with the Southwest experiencing the most significant decrease (over 50%), primarily attributed to insecticides, climate change, and habitat loss.
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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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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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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
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