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Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

California is dumping millions of flies on Bay Area residents

California is using a sterile insect technique to combat Mediterranean fruit flies.
Millions of sterilized male fruit flies are released to disrupt mating cycles.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

California is dumping millions of flies on Bay Area residents

California is using a sterile insect technique to combat Mediterranean fruit flies.
Millions of sterilized male fruit flies are released to disrupt mating cycles.
more#agriculture
#environmental-conservation
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#biodiversity
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Week in wildlife: a turtle hatchling, a curious marmoset and an oarfish

Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent species extinction, as demonstrated by breakthroughs in reproductive technologies for the northern white rhino.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Immigration's a hot topic and it applies to non-native plants, animals and insects, all over the world | Tim Blackburn

Immigration has transformed Britain's landscape, with both native and alien species changing its biodiversity.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Week in wildlife: a turtle hatchling, a curious marmoset and an oarfish

Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent species extinction, as demonstrated by breakthroughs in reproductive technologies for the northern white rhino.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Immigration's a hot topic and it applies to non-native plants, animals and insects, all over the world | Tim Blackburn

Immigration has transformed Britain's landscape, with both native and alien species changing its biodiversity.
more#biodiversity
#environmental-impact
Arts
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

NYS invasive species illuminated by art and science exhibit | Cornell Chronicle

The exhibit at Cornell University highlights the threat of invasive species to New York ecosystems.
Public awareness is vital for effective policy changes against invasive species.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
NYC food

Surge in sex-crazed, crop-destroying spotted lanternflies expected this year after population plunge

Arts
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

NYS invasive species illuminated by art and science exhibit | Cornell Chronicle

The exhibit at Cornell University highlights the threat of invasive species to New York ecosystems.
Public awareness is vital for effective policy changes against invasive species.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
NYC food

Surge in sex-crazed, crop-destroying spotted lanternflies expected this year after population plunge

more#environmental-impact
#beekeeping
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California
fromKqed
1 week ago

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

Kevin Alison passionately works to protect and propagate endangered plant species on Catalina Island.
#public-health
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Americans urged to EAT rat-like rodents terrorizing the nation

Invasive nutria rodents pose health risks and damage wetlands in the U.S., prompting officials to encourage public hunting.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease - with promising results

A new strategy using sterile male mosquitoes shows promise in reducing invasive populations and controlling dengue fever spread in Southern California.
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Americans urged to EAT rat-like rodents terrorizing the nation

Invasive nutria rodents pose health risks and damage wetlands in the U.S., prompting officials to encourage public hunting.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease - with promising results

A new strategy using sterile male mosquitoes shows promise in reducing invasive populations and controlling dengue fever spread in Southern California.
more#public-health
#ecology
OMG science
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

The invasive species that keeps stowing away to Hawaii

Hawaii is experiencing a rise in illegal, non-native opossum sightings, posing potential risks to local ecosystems and endangered species.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

The invasive species that keeps stowing away to Hawaii

Hawaii is experiencing a rise in illegal, non-native opossum sightings, posing potential risks to local ecosystems and endangered species.
more#ecology
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Weed Manager of the Year: One Man's Quest to Save the Sonoran Desert

Mr. Pike emphasizes that the role of volunteers has become increasingly critical for managing public lands, especially after federal cuts have left agencies underfunded.
Retirement
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#nutria
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?

Invasive nutria are damaging California ecosystems, prompting conservation officials to encourage hunting and eating them as a control measure.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?

Invasive nutria are damaging California ecosystems, prompting conservation officials to encourage hunting and eating them as a control measure.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Scientists have birthed a super cannibal' that never grows up. Could it be key to combating Australia's cane toad menace?

The toad, produced by scientists, signifies a major breakthrough in fighting invasive cane toads, showcasing rapid gene-editing success and innovative ecological strategies.
OMG science
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

In brief: East Bay park district changing its boat inspection rules May 7

Starting May 7, the EBRPD's banding program is transitioning to color-coded, lake-specific bands and will no longer accept EBMUD bands.
SF parents
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Officials warn of 'urgent invasive species threat' in Northern California

The discovery of golden mussels in California presents an urgent invasive species threat that requires immediate action and coordinated management.
Two-thirds of California's population relies on the San Joaquin Delta for water, making the spread of golden mussels a significant concern.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Tree killing beetle may cause more wildfires, Long Island officials warn

Long Island's pine barrens face severe threats from the invasive southern pine beetle, posing fire hazards and ecological damage.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Native Flora and Fauna Return to Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood Cemetery's Rethinking Urban Grasslands project seeks to manage invasive grass species while promoting native flora.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

To kill an iguana: Is it really legal to just walk around and shoot them?

It turns out the man was there because of an issue that Catanzaro herself had brought up to her property management company - hoards of invasive iguanas.
Miami Marlins
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DOGE's Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Dog trainers are just one example of the kind of highly specialized USDA staff that have been removed from their stations in recent weeks.
SF food
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