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Pesticide harm to 800+ non-target species revealed in Nature Communications study

A Nature Communications study analyzing 1705 studies found that pesticides harm over 800 non-target species, impacting growth, reproduction, and behavior in animals, plants, and microorganisms, even at field-realistic application levels, highlighting the need for more sustainable agricultural practi...

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Massive Wildfire Devastates Amsterdam Island, Disrupting Research"

A wildfire has burned over 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French territory in the southern Indian Ocean, forcing the evacuation of 31 researchers and suspending atmospheric research for the first time in 45 years. The fire, which started near a research observatory on January 15th, was spread by dry con...

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China's Wetland Conservation Efforts Boost Migratory Bird Populations

In Gansu, China, a photographer documented nearly 300 bird species across 1.19 million hectares of wetlands over four years; conservation efforts, including artificial nests and infrared cameras, have significantly increased bird populations, with the Heihe reserve recording 675 black storks last ye...

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Wollemi Pine: A 200-Million-Year-Old Conifer's Fight for Survival

David Noble's 1994 discovery of the Wollemi pine (Wollemia nobilis) in a remote gorge of Wollemi National Park, Australia, revealed a critically endangered 200-million-year-old conifer species, leading to intensive conservation measures including strict access, biosecurity protocols, and worldwide p...

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Netherlands Faces Steep Fines for Failing Water Quality Targets

A new European Commission report reveals that the Netherlands is failing to meet its water quality targets, with only 5.2 percent of its waters projected to reach a "good ecological status" by 2027 due to high levels of pollution from industry and agriculture, potentially facing annual fines of up t...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Brandenburg Considers Wolf Culling Plan Amidst Record High Population

Brandenburg, Germany, with the world's highest wolf density (over 2,000), is proposing a wolf culling plan by 2026, pending EU approval, to address conflicts with farmers and rising concerns among citizens due to increased livestock predation and wolf sightings near residential areas, despite opposi...

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Hezbollah-Israel Conflict: Devastating Wildfires and Wildlife Casualties in Northern Israel

Rockets fired from Lebanon during the Hezbollah-Israel conflict ignited widespread wildfires in Biriya Forest, northern Israel, destroying thousands of acres of land and severely impacting wildlife habitats, while simultaneously, the Agamon Hula Valley Nature Reserve, a renowned bird sanctuary, func...

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Tyler Prize Awarded to Researchers for Amazon Sustainability Work

Eduardo Brondízio and Sandra Díaz won the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for their research on biodiversity loss's impact on human societies; Brondízio's Amazon-focused work highlights the need for integrating social and natural sciences to address environmental issues, particularly ...

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Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Leads to 1500% Increase in Willow Tree Canopies

A peer-reviewed study reveals a 1500% increase in Yellowstone's willow tree canopies since the 1995-96 wolf reintroduction, attributed to wolves and bears controlling elk populations and thus restoring riparian vegetation and overall ecosystem health.

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Chile's Pro-Investment Agenda Risks Environmental Damage

In Chile, a pro-investment agenda prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection is causing concern among 160 environmental organizations, who warn of weakened safeguards and increased socio-environmental conflicts, jeopardizing biodiversity and potentially harming long-term economic sus...

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Climate Action
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Rare Mussels Found in Paris Seine, Signaling Improved Water Quality

Environmental DNA analysis in the Seine River in Paris revealed three nearly extinct mussel species, indicating improved water quality and raising hopes for the success of river cleanup efforts.

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Life Below Water
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Pesticides in Pet Flea Treatments Killing Songbirds

Songbird chicks are dying due to pesticides in pet flea and tick treatments; these treatments contain high levels of insecticides and are harming the birds and invertebrates living in their nests; vets are not providing alternatives.

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