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Earth has overshot key ‘planetary boundaries,’ scientists warn
Eric Roston | (TNS) Bloomberg News Human activity is imperiling eight of the planet’s critical life-support systems and seven of them have already passed into a danger zone, according to a massive review of Earth science conducted jointly by more than 60
No one should be surprised that South America is burning
South America is experiencing its worst forest fire season in nearly two decades, with millions of acres burning across several countries. The blazes come amid the region’s worst drought on record, and are no surprise to climate scientists who have seen this
Inside plans for £1billion skyscraper with world’s highest infinity pool, royal penthouse & even a RAINFOREST
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Spreading ant species in New York sparks warning across US as scientists fear invasion could ...
A SPREADING ant species in New York has sparked warning across the whole of the US as scientists fear an invasion could devastate the ecosystem. The scary species was first spotted in the Big Apple in 2011 and has since settled and thrived – coining the
MoECC active in protecting wildlife, environment across Qatar
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has retrieved and removed some fishing nets and cages stuck at one of the northern marine area, which could destroy the coral reefs and their marine life.Further, as part of its continuous efforts to
Is the Beetaloo gas basin going to damage our water resources? Plibersek has tasked experts ...
Tanya Plibersek has asked a government panel to examine whether contentious fracking plans in the Northern Territory’s vast Beetaloo gas basin south-east of Darwin would damage water resources. Greens, independent MPs and environment groups have urged the
Kicking off the journey of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine
WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) and Digital Health and Digital Health and Innovation (DHI) (DHI) organized a global technical meeting on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in traditional medicine on 11–12 September at the All
Mexico’s $4 billion gamble: The Interoceanic Corridor reshaping global trade
For centuries, the dream of connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has captivated world leaders and visionaries. Now, Mexico is on the cusp of realizing this ambition with the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. This megaproject promises
Government of Canada advances environmental education across Canada with $2.9 million investment
MONTRÉAL, /CNW/ - Environmental education among Canada's younger generations fosters the ability of youth to understand and critically evaluate the complex interplay between human activities, ecological systems, and the changing climate. Today, the Honourable
Florida forestry official questioned DeSantis-backed swap of state forest to golf company
Sun Sentinel | 2024-09-13, 18:57
WITHLACOOCHEE STATE FOREST — Over the thrumming of insects and the squawking of blue jays perched high in sand pines, heavy machinery roared nearby. Bordering this wedge-shaped stretch of state forest in Hernando County is Cabot Citrus Farms, a luxury golf
Rare plant species and untouched biodiversity found at highest altitude
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Forest Department recently identified a rare and ecologically significant forest patch in Bacheli Forest Range of Dantewada Forest Division, extending to the Gangaloor forest range of Bijapur disitrict in Bastar division. This unique
Experimental evidence links plant diversity to ecosystem multifunctionality through multitrophic diversity
A study led by Prof. Liu Xiaojuan from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) has demonstrated that the association between multitrophic diversity and ecosystem multifunctionality is stronger than the relationship between the
Ethics of biobanking for conservation: Researchers adjust ethical assessment tool for the use of genome ...
In the face of the global biodiversity crisis, more and more biobanks are being set up to safeguard and potentially restore genetic diversity. Preserved tissue or cells allow scientists and conservationists to overcome spatial and even temporal fragmentations
Climate crisis and food security
CLIMATE change is causing heat waves, droughts, wildfires and floods, all of which affect the food system, in particular the matter of food security. Food security is defined as access to sufficient quantities of food in appropriate quality. It depends on an
US Militarism a Lead Driver of Climate Catastrophe
Washington’s military interventions are not just wars on people — they’re also wars on the climate, writes Marjorie Cohn. U.S. combat soldier in the rubble at one of Sadaam Hussein’s palaces in Baghdad, April 24, 2003. (U.S. Air Force, Cherie A.
The Second "FROM ZIQUEJIE TERRACES TO THE WORLD" Global Farming Culture Exchange and Mutual Learning Conference Held
LOUDI, China, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12, the opening ceremony and keynote speeches of the Second "FROM ZIQUEJIE TERRACES TO THE WORLD" Global Farming Culture Exchange and Mutual Learning Conference were presented in Xinhua County,
Guest opinion: Balancing progress and preservation in West Weber
I was appointed to the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) board in March. UIPA’s primary focus is to drive generational economic development with a focus on uplifting our rural communities and enhancing statewide logistics. UIPA must be equally dedicated to
GMS environment ministers endorse Phnom Penh statement on plastic pollution control
PHNOM PENH, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) environment ministers or their representatives on Friday endorsed Phnom Penh Joint Statement on Plastic Pollution Control. The endorsement was made during the sixth GMS environment ministers'
M�RAME Fine Art Photographer Edwar Herreno Takes 2nd Place at Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024
London display spotlights striking conservation photograph LONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2024 / Colombian-born photographer Edwar Herreno has been awarded second place at the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024, held in London. His photograph,
Forest dept uncovers species dating back to prehistoric era in Dantewada forest
Raipur: The forest department recently identified a rare and ecologically significant forest patch in Bacheli forest range of Dantewada forest division, which extends to the Gangaloor forest range of Bijapur disitrict in Bastar division. This unique forest is
The Government of Canada takes action to protect aquatic species at risk in Newfoundland and Labrador
NORRIS POINT, NL, /CNW/ - Nature is a key part of Canada's national identity. The health of our aquatic environment and the wildlife within it supports our culture, well-being and the economy in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. Yet some of the
How national parks failed nature – and how to fix them
What do you think of when you think of a national park? Is it a wide area of glorious natural beauty, where wildlife runs free under the protection of the state? Or is it a wide area mostly farmed by private landowners, in which nature is faring worse than
Roundup: GMS environment ministers endorse 2 vital documents to address key environmental challenges
PHNOM PENH, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Environment Ministers or their representatives on Friday endorsed two important documents to address pressing environmental challenges, said a joint ministerial statement. The 2030 Strategic
GMS environment ministers endorse 2 vital documents to address key environmental challenges
PHNOM PENH, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Environment Ministers or their representatives on Friday endorsed two important documents to address pressing environmental challenges, said a joint ministerial statement. The 2030 Strategic
Qingdao training program empowers international scholars on climate change
A group of 27 scholars and officials from 11 countries completed a two-week training program on climate disaster risk response and marine environmental protection in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Friday. Participants from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Kiribati,
Lakes drying up leave Greeks in despair
Lake Koronia, one of largest in Greece, is shrinking after a prolonged drought and a summer of record-breaking temperatures, leaving behind cracked earth, dead fish and a persistent stench. Where once fishermen pulled trout and tench into their boats, youths
Botswana’s Beef Exports To EU To Hinge On New Regulation
EU’s Deforestation Regulation to become effective on
Stony Brook launches remote-controlled craft to study biodiversity
A team of scientists launched a sleek new vessel this week on an inlet off Shinnecock Bay: a remote-controlled, solar-powered craft that can roam solo for months at a time, collecting data on biodiversity in the bay. The 12-foot-long craft can survey all the
Humanity Must Choose a New Path to Avoid Rapid Ecological Breakdown, Lakota Spiritual Leader Says
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