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Federal Budget Cuts Jeopardize US National Trails"
Federal budget cuts under the Trump administration have led to reduced maintenance on the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, causing hazardous conditions for hikers due to downed trees and storm damage, with sections becoming impassable and wildfire risks increasing.
Federal Budget Cuts Jeopardize US National Trails"
Federal budget cuts under the Trump administration have led to reduced maintenance on the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, causing hazardous conditions for hikers due to downed trees and storm damage, with sections becoming impassable and wildfire risks increasing.
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44% Bias Score
Insect Decline: Data Gap Hinders Accurate Assessment
A new study reveals that while some insect populations, such as bees and butterflies, are declining, it's too early to declare an insect apocalypse due to a significant lack of data on most species, particularly in Asia, Africa and South America.
Insect Decline: Data Gap Hinders Accurate Assessment
A new study reveals that while some insect populations, such as bees and butterflies, are declining, it's too early to declare an insect apocalypse due to a significant lack of data on most species, particularly in Asia, Africa and South America.
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20% Bias Score
Poacher's Killing of Endangered Amur Leopard Lucy Spurs Stricter Anti-Poaching Measures
In the late 1990s, a critically injured Amur leopard, Lucy, was killed by a poacher in Russia's Primorsky Krai before she could be rescued; this event, with only 30 leopards remaining at the time, spurred stricter anti-poaching measures and resulted in the first lengthy prison sentence for such a cr...
Poacher's Killing of Endangered Amur Leopard Lucy Spurs Stricter Anti-Poaching Measures
In the late 1990s, a critically injured Amur leopard, Lucy, was killed by a poacher in Russia's Primorsky Krai before she could be rescued; this event, with only 30 leopards remaining at the time, spurred stricter anti-poaching measures and resulted in the first lengthy prison sentence for such a cr...
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48% Bias Score
Unsustainable Seafood Consumption Drives Biodiversity Loss
A new University of Zurich study reveals a 20% decline in species numbers due to human activity, emphasizing the need for sustainable food choices; unsustainable consumption of luxury foods like shark fin soup, bluefin tuna, pangolin, bushmeat, and wild sturgeon caviar is driving many species toward...
Unsustainable Seafood Consumption Drives Biodiversity Loss
A new University of Zurich study reveals a 20% decline in species numbers due to human activity, emphasizing the need for sustainable food choices; unsustainable consumption of luxury foods like shark fin soup, bluefin tuna, pangolin, bushmeat, and wild sturgeon caviar is driving many species toward...
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48% Bias Score
Conservation Actions Successfully Reverse Biodiversity Loss in Some Species
A review of 67,217 animal species shows that targeted conservation actions, such as habitat protection and breeding programs, improved the status of many species, particularly in isolated areas; however, six times more species are declining than recovering, highlighting the need for preventative mea...
Conservation Actions Successfully Reverse Biodiversity Loss in Some Species
A review of 67,217 animal species shows that targeted conservation actions, such as habitat protection and breeding programs, improved the status of many species, particularly in isolated areas; however, six times more species are declining than recovering, highlighting the need for preventative mea...
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24% Bias Score
Human Activities Cause Near 20% Global Species Decline
A synthesis of more than 2,000 studies reveals that human activities have caused an almost 20% decline in average species numbers at impacted sites globally, with reptiles, amphibians, and mammals experiencing the most significant losses due to habitat change, resource exploitation, climate change, ...
Human Activities Cause Near 20% Global Species Decline
A synthesis of more than 2,000 studies reveals that human activities have caused an almost 20% decline in average species numbers at impacted sites globally, with reptiles, amphibians, and mammals experiencing the most significant losses due to habitat change, resource exploitation, climate change, ...
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28% Bias Score
National Parks Ordered Open Amid Staff Cuts
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered all national parks to remain open despite approximately 1,500 job cuts since the start of the year, mandating a 15-day review of park operations while facing criticism over potentially compromised visitor safety and resource maintenance; the National Park Servi...
National Parks Ordered Open Amid Staff Cuts
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered all national parks to remain open despite approximately 1,500 job cuts since the start of the year, mandating a 15-day review of park operations while facing criticism over potentially compromised visitor safety and resource maintenance; the National Park Servi...
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40% Bias Score
Insect Decline: A Critical Knowledge Gap Hinders Conservation Efforts
A new study reveals that while 20% of the 12,100 assessed insect species are threatened, less than 1% of all insect species have been evaluated, leaving a vast knowledge gap regarding the true scale of insect decline and necessitating a new, comprehensive assessment framework.
Insect Decline: A Critical Knowledge Gap Hinders Conservation Efforts
A new study reveals that while 20% of the 12,100 assessed insect species are threatened, less than 1% of all insect species have been evaluated, leaving a vast knowledge gap regarding the true scale of insect decline and necessitating a new, comprehensive assessment framework.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Crocodile Attacks in Indonesia: 179 Attacks, 92 Deaths in 2022
Indonesia experienced 179 fatal crocodile attacks in 2022, exceeding Australia's numbers significantly, primarily due to habitat loss from mining and agriculture, and lack of protective measures.
Rising Crocodile Attacks in Indonesia: 179 Attacks, 92 Deaths in 2022
Indonesia experienced 179 fatal crocodile attacks in 2022, exceeding Australia's numbers significantly, primarily due to habitat loss from mining and agriculture, and lack of protective measures.
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44% Bias Score
World's Oldest Geckos Found in New Zealand
Two Waitaha geckos, Antoinette (64) and Brucie-Baby (60), were discovered on New Zealand's Motunau Island, surpassing the lifespan of other lizards and highlighting the success of predator-free conservation.
World's Oldest Geckos Found in New Zealand
Two Waitaha geckos, Antoinette (64) and Brucie-Baby (60), were discovered on New Zealand's Motunau Island, surpassing the lifespan of other lizards and highlighting the success of predator-free conservation.
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16% Bias Score
Labor Passes Bill Protecting Tasmanian Salmon Farming Amidst Environmental Concerns
Australia's Labor party passed a bill protecting Tasmanian salmon farming from environmental review, despite concerns about its impact on the endangered Maugean skate and internal party opposition, prioritizing electoral concerns over environmental objections.
Labor Passes Bill Protecting Tasmanian Salmon Farming Amidst Environmental Concerns
Australia's Labor party passed a bill protecting Tasmanian salmon farming from environmental review, despite concerns about its impact on the endangered Maugean skate and internal party opposition, prioritizing electoral concerns over environmental objections.
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40% Bias Score
Palace Museum Blends Science and Tradition to Preserve Imperial Artifacts
In Beijing's Palace Museum, 150 restorers use X-ray diffraction and traditional methods to preserve over 1.8 million artifacts, including a Forbidden City roof tile currently under analysis for discoloration, showcasing a blend of modern science and ancient techniques to protect China's cultural her...
Palace Museum Blends Science and Tradition to Preserve Imperial Artifacts
In Beijing's Palace Museum, 150 restorers use X-ray diffraction and traditional methods to preserve over 1.8 million artifacts, including a Forbidden City roof tile currently under analysis for discoloration, showcasing a blend of modern science and ancient techniques to protect China's cultural her...
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16% Bias Score
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