Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Greater one-horned Rhino population has increased by 167%
There were just about 100 of these Rhinos 40 years ago but after years of conservation efforts by the Indian government that number has surpassed 4,000.
US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees
U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to revise the critical habitat designation for Florida manatees, which have been dying in record numbers because water pollution is killing a main food source.
Six Decades on From Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, Birds Facing ‘Inexorable Decline’
Birds may face more threats than any other animal group because they live in — or migrate through — every habitat on Earth.
‘No excuses’: limited conservation efforts could save at least 47 Australian animals from extinction
Scientists hope Albanese government addresses extinction crisis as new research shows 63 vertebrates face annihilation by 2041
Wild mammals are making a comeback in Europe thanks to conservation efforts
Hunting and habitat loss drove many large mammals in Europe close to extinction. But, the continent’s mammal populations are flourishing again thanks to conservation programs and more productive agriculture.
Beyond flora and fauna: Why it’s time to include fungi in global conservation goals
It’s no secret that Earth’s biodiversity is at risk. According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, 26% of all mammals, 14% of birds and 41% of amphibians are currently threatened worldwide
More Than 90% of Great Barrier Reef Impacted by Sixth Mass Bleaching Event
More than 90 percent of the Great Barrier Reef was impacted by coral bleaching during the Australian summer of 2021-2022.
Emperor Penguin at serious risk of extinction due to climate change
The emperor penguin, which roams Antarctica’s frozen tundra and chilly seas, is at severe risk of extinction in the next 30 to 40 years as a result of climate change, an expert from the Argentine Antarctic Institute (IAA) warned.
Will Hawaii’s Spinner Dolphins Finally Get A Rest From The Crowds?
NOAA officials said they hope to finally issue a new rule this summer that bars anyone from approaching within 50 yards of the dolphins.
Over 21% of reptile species at risk of extinction
At least one in five reptile species are threatened with extinction, including more than half of turtles and crocodiles, according to the first major global assessment of the world’s so-called cold-blooded creatures.
Recycled shrimp nets used to remove marine debris
University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant has devised a creative way to clean up the Georgia coast
Monarch Butterflies, Dozens of Other Species One Step Closer to Endangered Species Protections
Legal Victory Secures Decision Dates for 27 Animals, Plants Across Country, Hundreds More Still Waiting
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.