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Social Housing Residents Reap Benefits from Enhanced Biodiversity Initiatives
Residents of Montgomery Manor and Lowry Court in Northern Ireland are enjoying the benefits of newly created gardens which feature native plants and wildlife-friendly features, highlighting the positive impact of biodiversity in social housing, despite the lack of government mandate.
Social Housing Residents Reap Benefits from Enhanced Biodiversity Initiatives
Residents of Montgomery Manor and Lowry Court in Northern Ireland are enjoying the benefits of newly created gardens which feature native plants and wildlife-friendly features, highlighting the positive impact of biodiversity in social housing, despite the lack of government mandate.
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28% Bias Score
Habitat Fragmentation Causes Inbreeding and Birth Defects in German Red Deer
Habitat fragmentation from roads and settlements causes increasing inbreeding in red deer and other animals in Germany, leading to documented cases of severe birth defects and reduced adaptability. A nationwide wildlife corridor plan with at least 100 wildlife crossings is proposed to counter this.
Habitat Fragmentation Causes Inbreeding and Birth Defects in German Red Deer
Habitat fragmentation from roads and settlements causes increasing inbreeding in red deer and other animals in Germany, leading to documented cases of severe birth defects and reduced adaptability. A nationwide wildlife corridor plan with at least 100 wildlife crossings is proposed to counter this.
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20% Bias Score
£5m Cross-Border Project to Save Red Squirrels
A nearly £5 million cross-border project aims to save red squirrels in northern England and southern Scotland by controlling grey squirrel populations, restoring habitats, and engaging communities over five years, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
£5m Cross-Border Project to Save Red Squirrels
A nearly £5 million cross-border project aims to save red squirrels in northern England and southern Scotland by controlling grey squirrel populations, restoring habitats, and engaging communities over five years, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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28% Bias Score
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protections
The European Parliament in Strasbourg approved a proposal to ease the protection of wolves, potentially allowing culling, due to increasing conflicts with livestock. A final vote is scheduled for soon, and the change follows pressure from member states experiencing high wolf populations.
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protections
The European Parliament in Strasbourg approved a proposal to ease the protection of wolves, potentially allowing culling, due to increasing conflicts with livestock. A final vote is scheduled for soon, and the change follows pressure from member states experiencing high wolf populations.
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56% Bias Score
Over 20 Mosquito Species Confirmed in Scotland
A Scottish citizen science project has confirmed the presence of over 20 mosquito species across Scotland, including Shetland, challenging previous understanding and highlighting climate change's impact on insect distribution.
Over 20 Mosquito Species Confirmed in Scotland
A Scottish citizen science project has confirmed the presence of over 20 mosquito species across Scotland, including Shetland, challenging previous understanding and highlighting climate change's impact on insect distribution.
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28% Bias Score
UK Dog Waste Disposal: Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Solutions
Daily dog waste in the UK exceeds 1,000 tonnes, prompting concerns about disposal methods; compostable bags often fail to decompose in landfills, while improper disposal leads to environmental harm; reusing existing bags and responsible disposal are advocated.
UK Dog Waste Disposal: Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Solutions
Daily dog waste in the UK exceeds 1,000 tonnes, prompting concerns about disposal methods; compostable bags often fail to decompose in landfills, while improper disposal leads to environmental harm; reusing existing bags and responsible disposal are advocated.
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56% Bias Score
Fijian Ocean Expedition Reveals Thriving Ecosystems
A National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, led by Dr. Keiron Fraser, is exploring largely unexplored Fijian waters, with Charlene Erasito, a 30-year-old Rotuman PhD student, as the only female Pacific Islander aboard; initial findings reveal diverse and healthy ecosystems.
Fijian Ocean Expedition Reveals Thriving Ecosystems
A National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, led by Dr. Keiron Fraser, is exploring largely unexplored Fijian waters, with Charlene Erasito, a 30-year-old Rotuman PhD student, as the only female Pacific Islander aboard; initial findings reveal diverse and healthy ecosystems.
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24% Bias Score
EU Reclassifies Wolf Protection Status, Allowing for Independent Population Management
The European Parliament finalized the reclassification of the wolf from a strictly protected to a protected species, allowing member states to independently manage wolf populations; this follows a decade of successful repopulation, resulting in 21,500 wolves in Europe, despite annual livestock losse...
EU Reclassifies Wolf Protection Status, Allowing for Independent Population Management
The European Parliament finalized the reclassification of the wolf from a strictly protected to a protected species, allowing member states to independently manage wolf populations; this follows a decade of successful repopulation, resulting in 21,500 wolves in Europe, despite annual livestock losse...
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40% Bias Score
Deep Ocean Exploration: 99.999% Unseen
A new study reveals that humans have only explored less than 0.001% of the deep ocean floor, an area smaller than Rhode Island, primarily near the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand, highlighting the vast unknown and the need for further exploration.
Deep Ocean Exploration: 99.999% Unseen
A new study reveals that humans have only explored less than 0.001% of the deep ocean floor, an area smaller than Rhode Island, primarily near the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand, highlighting the vast unknown and the need for further exploration.
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24% Bias Score
UK Government Opposes Swift Brick Amendment Despite Widespread Support
Hannah Bourne-Taylor's campaign to mandate a £35 swift brick in all new UK homes faces unexpected opposition from the Labour government, despite widespread support and minimal cost, raising concerns about the balance between ecological preservation and political expediency.
UK Government Opposes Swift Brick Amendment Despite Widespread Support
Hannah Bourne-Taylor's campaign to mandate a £35 swift brick in all new UK homes faces unexpected opposition from the Labour government, despite widespread support and minimal cost, raising concerns about the balance between ecological preservation and political expediency.
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60% Bias Score
German "No Mow May" Initiative Boosts Insect Biodiversity
German nature conservation associations launched "Mähfreier Mai" ("No Mow May"), encouraging people to avoid mowing lawns in May to support insect populations by allowing wildflowers to bloom, thus improving biodiversity; some municipalities are participating.
German "No Mow May" Initiative Boosts Insect Biodiversity
German nature conservation associations launched "Mähfreier Mai" ("No Mow May"), encouraging people to avoid mowing lawns in May to support insect populations by allowing wildflowers to bloom, thus improving biodiversity; some municipalities are participating.
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32% Bias Score
Poland's Border Wall Fragments Białowieża Forest, Exposing Global Wildlife Threat
Poland's 186km border wall with Belarus, built in 2022 to curb migration, has fragmented the Białowieża Forest, isolating about 15 lynxes and disrupting the movement of other species, highlighting a global trend of border fortifications negatively impacting wildlife.
Poland's Border Wall Fragments Białowieża Forest, Exposing Global Wildlife Threat
Poland's 186km border wall with Belarus, built in 2022 to curb migration, has fragmented the Białowieża Forest, isolating about 15 lynxes and disrupting the movement of other species, highlighting a global trend of border fortifications negatively impacting wildlife.
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52% Bias Score
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