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#wildlife-conservation
Pets
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Turkey vultures in California are testing positive for rat poison - High Country News

Anticoagulant rodenticides are causing significant harm to wildlife, indicating the ecological consequences of human pest control methods.
fromtime.com
3 days ago
US politics

Unfettered Capitalism Nearly Wiped Out America's Wild Animals Once. It Just May Again

Pets
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Turkey vultures in California are testing positive for rat poison - High Country News

Anticoagulant rodenticides are causing significant harm to wildlife, indicating the ecological consequences of human pest control methods.
fromtime.com
3 days ago
US politics

Unfettered Capitalism Nearly Wiped Out America's Wild Animals Once. It Just May Again

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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

How much do London's councils make from day festivals?

The future of music festivals in London's parks is uncertain due to legal challenges from community groups concerned about access and ecological impact.
#brockwell-park
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fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Exploring the Unintended Consequences of Automation in Software

The introduction of diclofenac as a livestock painkiller led to the rapid extinction of vultures in India, causing a public health crisis due to carcass accumulation.
Artificial intelligence
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A horror movie': sharks and octopuses among 200 species killed by toxic algae off South Australia

A toxic algal bloom has killed over 200 marine species in South Australia, severely impacting local ecosystems.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

5 Invasive Plants to Know and How to Keep Them Out of Your Garden

Invasive plants, often introduced through global trade, can overshadow native species, leading to significant ecological and economic harm in natural ecosystems.
European startups
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Invasive Japanese knotweed is not our friend

Japanese knotweed's aggressive growth fosters potential devastation in local ecosystems, outcompeting native plants and threatening infrastructure with its invasive nature.
Mission District
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've woken up with them on my face': Portuguese millipede infestation horrifies Wellington

Residents of Wellington's Owhiro Bay are facing a severe infestation of Portuguese millipedes, with thousands invading homes and streets, prompting calls for authorities' intervention.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why are ancient trees important and what protection do they have?

"Ancient trees are those which have passed beyond maturity and are into the ancient life phase - which for some trees can be the longest stage of their life."
London politics
#wildlife-trafficking
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
6 months ago

The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem

Arthur Schubarth was sentenced to prison for cloning and trafficking a rare sheep species, revealing significant legal and ecological concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
6 months ago

The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem

Arthur Schubarth was sentenced to prison for cloning and trafficking a rare sheep species, revealing significant legal and ecological concerns.
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Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Too many urban deer is an impending disaster' still, we owe them an apology

Urban deer populations pose significant challenges to human residents and ecological systems.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

One person missing and 37 rescued as oil tanker burns following collision with cargo ship

A major maritime collision occurred, raising urgent ecological concerns due to fuel spills and resulting casualties.
#climate-change
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Opinion: The reported costs of the Los Angeles fires are staggering. The hidden costs are worse

Los Angeles fires have hidden long-term ecological costs that compound over time, exacerbated by climate change.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Opinion: The reported costs of the Los Angeles fires are staggering. The hidden costs are worse

Los Angeles fires have hidden long-term ecological costs that compound over time, exacerbated by climate change.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

'Ghost forests' in North Carolina are visible from space

Ghost forests are spreading rapidly in North Carolina, visible from space, due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion affecting coastal ecosystems.
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California
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

'California Is Like a Driver That's Had Five Car Accidents'

Fires in Los Angeles are under control, but future occurrences are inevitable without significant changes to fire preparedness and insurance.
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