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4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Here's why this insect is making a comeback on Staten Island and NYC, experts say

fromsilive
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Here's why this insect is making a comeback on Staten Island and NYC, experts say

#conservation
#agriculture
fromNatural Health News
2 days ago
Alternative medicine

The Right How, Cow, Plants, and Biology Heal the Land

Modern agriculture depletes soil health, impacting ecosystems and agriculture viability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Bluetongue has been detected in England. Here's what you should know

The bluetongue virus serotype 3 poses severe risks to UK farming and has resulted in movement restrictions across England.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Maps offer hope to save threatened rainforest in Malaysian Borneo's Sarawak

Indigenous groups in Malaysian Borneo use new tools to map and protect remaining rainforests against systematic logging.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Asian hornet's unique buzz may hold secret to containing invasive species

Asian hornets emit a distinctive frequency that can help identify and control their nests, posing a threat to bees.
Philosophy
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

One-in-70-Trillion: An Evolutionary Biologist Explains the Mind-Bending Probability of Our Existence

Human existence is contingent upon numerous interrelated cosmic, geological, and biological factors.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
3 days ago

8 garden pond ideas that will make an instant impact in spaces big and small

Ponds enhance outdoor spaces and can be designed in various styles like contemporary, natural wildlife pools, or simple freestanding basins.
#pollinators
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Australia's Great Barrier Reef hit by record bleaching as oceans warm

Widespread coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is driven by climate change-induced heat stress.
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

This rare bird is coming back to London after being extinct for 600 years

White storks could be reintroduced to London after being hunted to extinction in the 1400s.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Does London need a delivery of white storks?

The birds are known to thrive in urban settings on the continent, and urban rewilding organisation Citizen Zoo is conducting an appraisal on making London a "white stork-friendly city".
London music
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Four Sparrow Marsh Wetlands Restoration Helps Jamaica Bay

The restoration of the salt marsh at Fort Sparrow Marsh, involving the removal of 9,000 tons of dirt and the planting of native flora, aims to improve the health of Jamaica Bay, one of New York City's critical natural areas.
Environment
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Guangzhou Yunxi Botanical Garden / AECOM + Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT + Guangzhou Landscape Architectural Design & Research Institute

Yunxi Botanical Garden represents a cornerstone initiative for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Guangzhou, emphasizing integration within the city’s urban-park framework.
Renovation
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

The Wilds by Aldar is Where Sustainable Living Meets Nature in Dubai's Eco-Conscious Suburb - Yanko Design

The Wilds incorporates a variety of multispecies infrastructure, from beehives and bird nests to duck houses and insect hotels, supporting cohabitation with wildlife.
Renovation
#wildlife-conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Thousands of tons of invasive seaweed overwhelming' Spanish beaches

The invasive seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae is piling up on beaches in the strait of Gibraltar, posing a significant threat to biodiversity and local tourism.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Critically endangered angel shark filmed off Welsh coast in first spotting since 2021

A critically endangered angel shark has been filmed in Cardigan Bay, marking a rare sighting since 2021.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Los Gatos teenagers use photos, website to track wildlife and educate public

The Silicon Valley Wildlife Group, led by students Arnav Singhal and Parham Pourahmad, aims to monitor and educate Bay Area residents on local wildlife.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

When I moved to Ecuador for love, it was meant to be temporary - but I'm still happily living here 7 years later

Ecuador offers stunning biodiversity, beautiful landscapes, and rich culture, leading to a deep appreciation and long-term stay.
#antarctica
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How AI can deepen inequities for non-native English speakers in science

Amano states that his journey began with a focus on conserving farmland biodiversity in Japan, linking his academic growth to addressing real-world conservation issues.
Science
#community-engagement
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Environment

Co-Designing with Nature: How Communities Are Becoming Stewards of Urban Biodiversity

fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Environment

Co-Designing with Nature: How Communities Are Becoming Stewards of Urban Biodiversity

France news
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Bid to bring back pesticide in France sparks unprecedented petition

Public backlash against the Duplomb law allows reintroduction of acetamiprid, a harmful pesticide, resulting in over 600,000 signatures on a petition opposing it.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

City Hall asks Government to protect London's ancient trees after Enfield Oak axing

London Assembly calls for better protection of ancient trees after the felling of significant oak and sycamore trees.
fromColossal
3 weeks ago

Thijs Biersteker's Digital Sculptures Translate Climate Data into Urgent Calls to Action

"When it rains in Indonesia, you see the sap flow through the sculpture in real time. When the air quality shifts, the flows respond. During a heatwave, the tree visibly struggles. This real-time installation reveals just how fragile the cacao supply chain has become."
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Dismay after Southampton airport gets permission to cut down cemetery trees

A Labour-led city council faces criticism for supporting the felling of trees in a historic cemetery for airport expansion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The place is bleached, a dead zone': how the UK's most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts

Dartmoor is characterized by its striking landscapes, including rivers threading through moorlands, ancient boulders adorned with lichens, and historical burial mounds that indicate human presence for thousands of years.
Environment
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Oysters, Snails and a Wall That Protects Against Climate Change - One Tile at a Time | KQED

Innovative study aims to make San Francisco's seawalls ecologically friendly by exploring marine life on specially designed tiles.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

UNESCO Just Added New Destinations to Its World Heritage Sites-See the Full List

UNESCO has inscribed new global heritage sites, highlighting remarkable locations for exploration, including Denmark, Brazil, Crete, Jamaica, and Sierra Leone.
#butterflies
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The Architecture of Rewilding: Designing for Ecosystem Recovery

Architecture can catalyze ecological regeneration through rewilding, transforming the relationship between built environments and nature.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why are some of Britain's ancient woodlands failing to regenerate?

Ancient woodlands across the UK are failing to regenerate, with significant declines in sapling populations observed in multiple research sites.
#coral-reefs
NYC food
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

As Parks Get Shortchanged on City Budget, NYC Biodiversity Faces Risks, Report Says

New York City needs increased funding to protect its biodiverse ecosystems, which house several rare species.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

Denton Reserve: Reimagining Rural Luxury in the Yorkshire Countryside - Remodelista

Denton Reserve focuses on addressing climate change and biodiversity through land regeneration and sustainable hospitality.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

See what trail cams captured about Borderlands wildlife - High Country News

The border wall, a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's agenda, cuts through a rugged, unique ecosystem home to hundreds of native species, from jaguars and pumas to black bears and deer.
Environment
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Six pioneering AI and data projects hailed for real-world environmental impact after 2m Innovate UK backing

Innovate UK’s £2 million investment has enabled six AI projects to address environmental challenges effectively.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Forest Protectors Launch Tree Sit and Lawsuits to Stop Ecocidal Logging in WA

The Murphy Company's devastation of the landscape slaps you in the face. Here on land owned by the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a beautiful mature forest has been logged for hardwood, plywood, and other wood products. Hacked-off stumps are visible in all directions, a few trees left to stand. The former forest floor, once rich with organisms, now stands heaped into huge slash piles to be burned.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Is It Time to Stop Protecting the Grizzly Bear?

In the early 1900s, tourists flocked to Yellowstone National Park for a grotesque spectacle: grizzly bears raiding cafeteria scraps from landfills, posing risks to humans.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How a 1.5bn wildlife-boosting' bypass became an environmental disaster

The A14 road project significantly harmed biodiversity, contradicting promises of net environmental improvements.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave

Extreme heatwaves in Europe are forcing nuclear power plants to reduce activity or shut down due to high river water temperatures.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tiny melodies': musician uses moths' flight data to compose piece about their decline

Moths are vital pollinators, and Ellie Wilson's music piece incorporates their flight data with live instruments.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

stefano boeri's vertical forest blooms in utrecht with 50,000 plant facade

The Wonderwoods Vertical Forest in Utrecht rises 104 meters and is described as a 'building/city' that supports biodiversity and environmental responsibility.
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hampton Court Palace unveils climate-resilient garden

Historic Royal Palaces is planning a climate-resilient garden at Hampton Court Palace featuring almost 300 species selected for sustainability and biodiversity.
Environment
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Ocean Still Holds Mysteries. That's Why We Must Save It

The ocean's health is crucial for global economy and human survival, necessitating urgent conservation efforts.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We are perilously close to the point of no return': climate scientist on Amazon rainforest's future

Deforestation and climate change threaten the Amazon rainforest, risking irreversible ecological change.
Carlos Nobre emphasizes urgent action is required to protect the Amazon from tipping points.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

New effort aims to replant functionally extinct American Chestnut trees across New York City

A fragile sapling now taking root in Green-Wood Cemetery's Chestnut Path is part of an ambitious new effort to bring back a tree that once dominated northeastern forests.
NYC parents
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

More than 500 bird species face EXTINCTION in the next 100 years

Over 500 bird species are at risk of extinction in the next century due to climate change and habitat loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Extinction crisis' could see 500 bird species vanish within a century report

The extinction crisis is unprecedented in modern times, with over 500 bird species potentially vanishing due to habitat loss, increasing this number threefold from past centuries.
World news
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Garden slugs and snails could now be considered venomous, study finds

Many species previously deemed harmless may be recognized as venomous, altering our understanding of venom.
New definitions of venom could expand classifications significantly in evolutionary research.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Ice society: looking for life at unlikely altitudes

Researchers are exploring microbial life in the Arctic, particularly whether active microbes exist in the atmosphere.
History
fromNature
1 month ago

'Natural history museums can save the world': anti-colonialism, conservation and climate change

Natural history museums play a vital role in conservation and education despite inherent human biases in specimen collection and representation.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Wild Things: Birds enjoy an insect boom

Insect activity has surged in local nature reserves, highlighting biodiversity amid environmental threats.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

A Mini Forest Blooms in Brooklyn's Williamsburg

A mini forest has been established in Brooklyn, enhancing the local ecosystem and community space with mature plantings.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Campaigners urge Thames Water to let flowers bloom around reservoir

Residents advocate for 'No Mow May' and 'Let it Bloom June' to preserve wildflowers at a local reservoir, highlighting biodiversity benefits.
Vue
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Phoenix Feather Tea Pavilion / Kong Xiangwei Studio

Phoenix Mountain is a significant natural site and migratory bird corridor in Yunnan, hosting thousands of birds annually during migration.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

In India, Coffee Agroforestry Systems May Also Work as Seed Nurseries

Coffee agroforests can enhance biodiversity and aid forest restoration by saving seeds normally discarded by farmers.
Sustainable coffee cultivation in India supports biodiversity and seed sourcing for conservation efforts.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Insects' Doom Spells Gloom for Us and the Planet

Insects are crucial for ecosystems; we must develop a mindset for coexistence.
A new book highlights the urgent need to protect insect populations.
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 month ago

Butterflies are disappearing. Here's how community scientists are working to save them.

The national study combined 20 years of data from 35 community science programs across the country, including the Butterfly Pavilion's Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

Insects are declining rapidly globally, impacting other species and ecosystems, yet individuals can take actionable steps to help.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Grant award recipients will plant pollinator gardens, create educational programs

Brooklyn organizations receive grants to enhance pollinator conservation through habitat restoration and educational initiatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jane Goodall chimpanzee conservation project in Tanzania hit by USAid cuts

US government funding cuts endanger chimpanzee conservation efforts led by Jane Goodall amid broader impacts from USAid reductions.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Less-traveled South American Country Is a Natural Paradise-and a Photographer's Dream

"As soon as the sun dipped, the lily buds slowly started to open. They're called Victoria amazonica, and they only bloom at dusk. It was pretty incredible."
Travel
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Flash flood-hit school gets new defence system

The scheme at Caterham High is a natural way to support the drainage infrastructure while also encouraging biodiversity.
Renovation
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Colombia's Sustainable Coffee Sector and its Lessons for Climate Solutions

Colombia's coffee production exemplifies how agriculture can adapt to climate threats while achieving sustainability, enhancing biodiversity, and improving farmer livelihoods through innovative practices.
Coffee
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I feel as if we could be in Scandinavia': exploring the Norfolk that time forgot

Breckland, with its rich biodiversity and unique landscape, deserves recognition as a national park despite military land restrictions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Nickel mining threatens biodiversity in Raja Ampat as the Indonesian government revokes mining permits to protect the area.
Significant environmental damage has already occurred due to mining activities, prompting conservation concerns.
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