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Author Amitav Ghosh Warns Silicon Valley CEOs Are Preparing For "The Event". What It Is
Celebrated author Amitav Ghosh warned Tuesday that the top brass in Silicon Valley are preparing for "The Event" -- potential collapse of the global systems -- as various interconnected worldwide crises, such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
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Tristan da Cunha: The Remote Island Shaped by Volcanic Forces and Rich Ecosystems
Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic island group in the South Atlantic, is home to 250 people in a settlement called Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. Surrounded by rugged terrain and unique wildlife like northern rockhopper penguins, it offers a glimpse into Earth's geological and ecological history. Its isolation is so profound that reaching it involves a si...
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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How Human Activity Fuels Pandemics: Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Core
Human-driven disruptions to ecosystems are linked to the rising frequency of pandemics. Climate change and biodiversity loss affect pathogen spread, increasing human exposure. Experts highlight the need to address root causes, including wildlife-human interactions, to prevent future outbreaks. The planetary health approach, focusing on ecological p...
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New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has revealed the extensive microbial life thriving beneath Earth's surface. The research led by Emil Ruff uncovers diverse ecosystems at depths of up to 4,375 metres, challenging previous assumptions about energy limitations in deep environments. It also suggests that Earth's subsurface microbes ...
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Rare Bat Species Spotted In Delhi
Wroughton's Free-tailed Bat, a rare bat species, has been spotted in Delhi's DDA Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
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'Eyelash Viper', Leaf-Nosed Bat Among New Species In Biodiversity Hotspot
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday.
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Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Receives UN's Highest Environmental Honour
The United Nations on Tuesday recognised ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot.
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One-Third of Earth's Species Could Face Extinction by 2100 Due to Climate Change
A new study has warned that up to a third of Earth's species could face extinction by 2100 due to rising global temperatures. The research, published in Science, highlights how climate change is accelerating extinction risks, especially for amphibians and species in isolated ecosystems. With emissions continuing at current rates, the risk of extinc...
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Ocean Acidification Study: Carbon Emissions Driving Deeper Chemical Changes in Oceans
A study in Science Advances by researchers from ETH Zurich highlights the escalating depth of ocean acidification, driven by carbon emissions since the industrial era. By 2014, acidification had penetrated to an average depth of 1,000 metres, with some regions affected as deep as 1,500 metres. Using a 3D model, the study explores the altered marine...
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Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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Author Amitav Ghosh Warns Silicon Valley CEOs Are Preparing For "The Event". What It Is
Celebrated author Amitav Ghosh warned Tuesday that the top brass in Silicon Valley are preparing for "The Event" -- potential collapse of the global systems -- as various interconnected worldwide crises, such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
-
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
-
Tristan da Cunha: The Remote Island Shaped by Volcanic Forces and Rich Ecosystems
Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic island group in the South Atlantic, is home to 250 people in a settlement called Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. Surrounded by rugged terrain and unique wildlife like northern rockhopper penguins, it offers a glimpse into Earth's geological and ecological history. Its isolation is so profound that reaching it involves a si...
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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How Human Activity Fuels Pandemics: Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Core
Human-driven disruptions to ecosystems are linked to the rising frequency of pandemics. Climate change and biodiversity loss affect pathogen spread, increasing human exposure. Experts highlight the need to address root causes, including wildlife-human interactions, to prevent future outbreaks. The planetary health approach, focusing on ecological p...
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New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has revealed the extensive microbial life thriving beneath Earth's surface. The research led by Emil Ruff uncovers diverse ecosystems at depths of up to 4,375 metres, challenging previous assumptions about energy limitations in deep environments. It also suggests that Earth's subsurface microbes ...
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Rare Bat Species Spotted In Delhi
Wroughton's Free-tailed Bat, a rare bat species, has been spotted in Delhi's DDA Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
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'Eyelash Viper', Leaf-Nosed Bat Among New Species In Biodiversity Hotspot
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday.
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Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Receives UN's Highest Environmental Honour
The United Nations on Tuesday recognised ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot.
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One-Third of Earth's Species Could Face Extinction by 2100 Due to Climate Change
A new study has warned that up to a third of Earth's species could face extinction by 2100 due to rising global temperatures. The research, published in Science, highlights how climate change is accelerating extinction risks, especially for amphibians and species in isolated ecosystems. With emissions continuing at current rates, the risk of extinc...
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Ocean Acidification Study: Carbon Emissions Driving Deeper Chemical Changes in Oceans
A study in Science Advances by researchers from ETH Zurich highlights the escalating depth of ocean acidification, driven by carbon emissions since the industrial era. By 2014, acidification had penetrated to an average depth of 1,000 metres, with some regions affected as deep as 1,500 metres. Using a 3D model, the study explores the altered marine...
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Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
-
Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
