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Mojave Desert Tortoise Population Declines Amidst Funding Uncertainty

The Mojave Desert tortoise population, facing a 90% decline over 40 years due to disease, habitat loss, and climate change, has been upgraded to endangered status in California; however, federal funding and staff reductions threaten conservation efforts.

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Climate Change-Driven Extreme Heat Causes Significant Bird Population Decline in Tropical Regions

A study of 3000 bird populations (1950-2020) revealed a 25-38% decline in tropical regions (21°N/S) primarily due to extreme heat intensified by climate change since 1980, exceeding the impact of heavy rainfall and comparable to habitat loss.

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Bavaria Faces Criticism for Proposed Cuts to Environmental Reporting

The Bavarian government plans to eliminate reports on biodiversity, organic farming, and habitat networks, sparking criticism from environmental groups who argue this weakens environmental protection and undermines the successful "Save the Bees" initiative.

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Macaws Return to Rio's Urban Forest After 200 Years

Refauna is reintroducing four blue-and-yellow macaws to Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca Forest after a 200-year absence, aiming to restore ecological balance and enrich urban biodiversity by 2024.

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French Court Blocks Controversial Insecticide, Rejecting Government and Farming Lobby Support

France's constitutional court rejected a law allowing the insecticide acetamiprid, citing violation of the country's environmental charter, dealing a blow to the government and farming lobbies who supported the measure, while satisfying ecological groups and citizens who opposed it.

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50-Year Songbird Study Reveals Ecosystem Change in New Hampshire Forest

A 50-year study in New Hampshire's Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest reveals changing songbird populations and territories due to forest aging, with the loss of species like the least flycatcher and American redstart linked to habitat changes; the digitized historical data provides new insights into...

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Climate Change to Cause Substantial Decline in Arctic Reindeer Populations

Climate change is predicted to cause a substantial decline in Arctic reindeer populations, with North American caribou facing an 80% reduction by 2100 unless emissions are cut and conservation efforts increase, according to a study using fossil, DNA, and computer model data.

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Biodiversarium: Combating Marine Ecosystem Crisis Through Research and Outreach

The Biodiversarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, is a joint French-Spanish research center studying the impact of climate change and pollution on marine ecosystems, using innovative techniques and public outreach to address these challenges, including a focus on microplastics and phytoplankton.

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Firefly Sightings Surge, But Extinction Threat Remains

Increased firefly sightings across the US this summer, possibly due to higher rainfall, offer a temporary reprieve but don't negate the long-term threat of habitat loss, light pollution, and climate change to these insects, some of which are nearing extinction.

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Argentina's Viral Deep-Sea Livestream Sparks Outcry Against Science Funding Cuts

A livestream of an Argentine deep-sea expedition exploring the Mar del Plata Canyon has attracted over 1.6 million daily YouTube views, showcasing unique marine life and sparking a public outcry against government funding cuts to science, impacting 1,000 Conicet staff members.

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Groove Armada DJ Promotes Regenerative Farming

Groove Armada DJ Andy Cato is promoting regenerative farming at his Wiltshire farm, aiming to reverse biodiversity loss, improve soil health, and change perceptions of farming; his efforts include intercropping and cover crops, showcasing a sustainable approach to food production.

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China's Success in Boosting Rhododendron vialii Population

Yunnan province's conservation efforts have increased the Rhododendron vialii population tenfold in four years, from under 1,000 to an estimated 5,000, demonstrating success in China's broader biodiversity conservation strategy focused on plant species with extremely small populations; however, chal...

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