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#1317042021-11-15
University alliance takes climate crisis 'action'
Experts from four universities have come together to form a regional alliance to tackle climate change. The GW4 Climate Alliance has been formed by researchers from universities in Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter.
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#1350722022-06-28
Urban Wildlife Photography Awards 2022: in pictures
An amateur photographer who works in digital advertising has won the inaugural Picfair Urban Wildlife Photography Awards for his image of two coyotes on a dimly lit suburban street in Ontario. All Picfair profits on print sales will go to global conservation non-profit Re:Wild
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#1281902021-04-22
Valuing, protecting biodiversity to restore Earth
While today’s global health and climate crises have been putting many of us on pause, more and more people are fully realising that the Earth— the home that we inhabit and from which we get our basic needs— is at the centre of our survival and prosperity.
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#1239892020-01-28
Vanishing giants, sustainable straws, rewilding success: 3 stories you may have missed
The Story: In a recent study, researchers discovered that freshwater megafauna — any vertebrate marine animal or fish over 30 kg (66 pounds) — have declined by 88 percent across the globe in recent years, reported Rachel Nuwer for The New York Times.
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#1284842021-05-07
Video games get serious about climate change
Dressed in a futuristic wetsuit that enables her to stay submerged for hours, diver and scientist Mirai is trying to discover secrets of the deep in the Western Pacific.
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#1243802020-02-26
Video: Toward zero carbon with David Attenborough and Jane Goodall
Sir David Attenborough, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE and leading Cambridge University researchers talk about the urgency of climate crisis—and some of the solutions that will take us towards zero carbon.
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#1289132021-05-31
Vietnamese biodiversity, traditional medicine introduced in Italy
An exhibition on biodiversity in Tay Yen Tu Nature Reserve and Vietnamese traditional medicine was held in Italy’s Abano Terme city of Padova province on May 29.
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#1237082020-01-14
Virtual forest tours for children
Virtual tours of the UK's forests have been launched to teach children about the work and jobs of the forestry industry. The tours will also teach youngsters about issues such as the benefits of forests, different types of woodland habitats and wildlife and the importance of trees to the environ ...
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#1311052021-10-22
WWF announces landmark series to be produced by BBC StoryWorks
WWF is thrilled to announce a new digital series exploring the role of the business community in mitigating critical challenges facing our planet. The series will be produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions and will launch on BBC.com in spring 2022.
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#1207882019-04-17
WWF-approved
A group of Memorial students have created a comprehensive biodiversity report of wildlife in Newfoundland and Labrador.The report was launched at an event on campus on Thursday, April 4.
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#1195272019-01-22
Ways to help kids cope with — and help combat — climate change
News of the coming environmental collapse has broken with unnerving regularity and with each new tidbit — the Arctic Ocean has lost 95 percent of its oldest ice, global warming is making already-dramatic natural disasters more fierce, Europe’s climate disaster is growing, and October’s news that ...
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#1283142021-04-28
Weaving Indigenous and western knowledge
How Indigenous researchers and communities are working in partnership with universities and non-Indigenous researchers to shape the future of environmental sciences.
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#1247672020-03-20
Weighing language is critical when reporting on climate change
Greenland, Antarctica melting six times faster than in 1990s. This article illustrates a major problem in some science reporting: a failure to convey the urgency of the climate crisis. It says melting ice could impact “hundreds of millions of people by the end of the century.”
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#1267492021-01-29
Welcome to a new special edition of Eco Africa
On this special edition of Africa we take a closer look at the extinction of different animal and plant species from South Africa and Kenya to Tunisia and even Germany and how that impacts biodiversity.
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#1328502022-02-01
Wetlands - the Unsung Heroes of the Planet #AfricaClimateCrisis
Wetlands, which include marshes and peatlands, are the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. They store more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice as much as all the world's forests.
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#1336422022-03-02
We’re on the hunt for young nature lovers – do you know any?
Spring is on its way, and Young Country Diary is once again open for submissions. Every three months we ask you to send us a piece about the natural world, written by a child aged 8-14.
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#1236272020-01-09
What did the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative achieve in 2019?
“We recognize that outdated and unsustainable patterns of development, production and consumption are driving deforestation and that a major, fundamental shift in values, lifestyles and public policies is needed to protect rainforests. Agriculture is now the primary driver of deforestation—an un ...
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#1242142020-02-18
What four years at sea taught me about our relationship to the ocean
It was on day 11, I think, that I stopped getting out of bed at all. I had already let my hygiene standards slip to the point that a large knot was starting to form in my hair. Later my mother would have to cut it out with scissors. She didn’t mind. We were all in the same boat.
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#1259352020-12-01
What is a white-lipped peccary? Candid Animal Cam is in South America
Camera traps bring you closer to the secretive natural world and are an important conservation tool to study wildlife. This week we’re meeting the white-lipped peccary.
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#1223272019-09-23
What is biodiversity
A shorthand of the terms ‘biological diversity’, biodiversity refers to the variety of life, in all its forms and all its levels, on Earth. But why do we need biodiversity? Can’t we just have a planet populated solely with humans and those few plants and animals that are tasty?
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#1260592020-12-08
What is biodiversity and why does it matter? The Agenda explains
Biodiversity is the word used to describe all types of life on Earth, from bacteria at the bottom of the sea to human beings in big cities.
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#1256882020-11-13
What is the UN decade of ocean science hoping to achieve?
Next year marks the beginning of what the United Nations hopes will be a pivotal decade for the global ocean. The UN is mounting a massive operation to try to raise awareness of the many problems it faces, and to harness the scientific research needed to solve them.
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#1208932019-04-30
What will it take for the media to focus on climate change in the 2020 elections?
We spoke to climate change experts for advice on how news outlets can cover the environment in ways that make voters listen
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#1224112019-09-27
When teaching kids about climate change, don’t be a downer
Life as an outdoor educator might seem like it’s all fun and games — romping around outside, playing games, looking at bugs — until it comes to talking to 9-year-olds about climate change.
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#1245042020-03-04
When the stakes are high: Sustaining all life on earth
I would like to begin by thanking His Serene Highness for his incredibly warm hospitality and for the friendship between the principality and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) over the years. We are delighted at the prospect of deepening our cooperation on many of the most pressing environment ...
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#1210982019-05-20
Which newspaper has stopped using the phrase ‘climate change’?
UK newspaper The Guardian has made a significant change to it stylistic guide when it comes to reporting on the environment. In a bid to spread awareness of the severity of our climate problem, the British publication will be updating the language they use across the board.
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#1247662020-03-20
Whose voices are not heard in climate change journalism in China, India, Thailand and Singapore?
The mainstream news outlets of the four countries were similar in their heavy use of government sources. The crowding out of voices that can provide alternative viewpoints could have major implications, researchers say.
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#1237852020-01-17
Why education is essential to the future of forests
Africa - “Batela zamba, tokobatela zamba, toloni nzete, tokobatela zamba” – let’s protect our forests and plant trees – sing 500 elementary school students in unison at the Public School of Lusambila, in rural Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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#1334492022-02-23
Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems?
Ocean travels to Malta and the Netherlands to meet the enthusiasts attempting to raise public awareness about the health of our seas and the marine environment. Facebook
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#1287142021-05-20
Why there's such a buzz in Cork about World Bee Day
The weather may be shocking, but the country is abuzz today, as people get ready to mark the fourth annual World Bee Day. The celebration, which focuses on protecting and raising awareness of the vulnerable pollinators, first came to life in the United Nations in 2017. This year’s theme is ‘bee ...
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#1332862022-02-17
Why we need biodiversity on our dinner plates – and why it’s disappearing
In the early 70s, American botanist Jack Harlan proclaimed that mass extinction was underway in America’s fields.
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#1302172021-09-02
Why won’t US TV news say ‘climate change’?
The climate emergency is exploding in various parts of the world this week, but climate silence inexcusably continues to reign in much of the United States media.
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#1319512021-11-26
Wild Wild Life newsletter: How you can 'do your bit' for wildlife
Here are four lifestyle changes that actually do make a difference for biodiversity.
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#1289692021-06-01
Wild night out: how a nocturnal walk in the woods can reconnect us with nature
I’m having my first “wild night out” in 18 months in Devon with the ecologist and author Chris Salisbury. We are here to enjoy the darkness by walking in woods, canoeing on the river and breaking into song (for Salisbury). Far away from the dulling effect of streetlights and strobe lighting, thi ...
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#1323362022-01-06
Wildlife Conservation Society Creates 90-foot-long Painting to Promote Awareness on Migratory Shorebirds
In an amalgamation of art, conservation and science, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners from a small community on Guatemala's Pacific Coast recently unveiled an innovative tool to raise awareness about migratory shorebirds—a 90-foot-long, nine-foot-tall mural.
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#1295142021-07-12
Wildlife in the frame: photography sale aims to raise $1m for Africa’s parks
More than 150 wildlife photographers are taking part in a sale of wildlife prints to raise money for African Parks, a South Africa-based conservation NGO. In 2020, the first Prints for Wildlife sale raised $660,200 (£479,000), with more than 6,500 prints sold within 30 days.
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#1301962021-09-01
Wildlife photo: Is this the world's most beautiful mosquito?
You can't help but marvel at its beauty. This female mosquito, with its fabulous furry legs and iridescent shimmer, is a total stunner.
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#1301932021-09-01
Wildlife photographer of the year 2020 highly commended – in pictures
With a record-breaking number of entries from around the world, the judges of the 57th wildlife photographer of the year have had the toughest job yet. From lynx making a comeback to a striking ecological disaster and narwhal shrimp communicating at great depths, there is an incredible range in ...
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#1259282020-12-01
Wildlife photographer of the year 2020: people's choice – in pictures
Now in its 56th year, the wildlife photographer of the year showcases the world’s best nature photography. The competition is run by the Natural History Museum in London and the exhibition there runs until 4 July 2021.
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#1287132021-05-20
Working together for biodiversity: Get potting for pollinators with our essential guide
You don’t need a garden to help our struggling pollinators. By planting up a ‘pot for pollinators’ for your patio or balcony (or a window box), with pollen-rich flowers, you will provide much-needed food for our pollinating insects.
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#1281932021-04-22
World Earth Day 2021: Indian artists come together in support of Mumbai’s mangroves
Mumbai’s mangroves cover an area of 66 square km that poses as a natural barrier against sea level rise and coastal flooding, while welcoming a wealth of migratory birds and aquatic species. But did you know that these mangroves act as natural buffers against coastal erosion and flooding, and th ...
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#1290842021-06-04
World Environment Day: Public called on to log seagrass lawns and meadows
Coastwatch is launching a national campaign to assess the state of Ireland’s sea-grass populations which play a critical role and in countering climate change by capturing carbon and provide a rich habitat for marine species.
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#1263702020-12-21
World Heritage and Biodiversity
We are pleased to bring you this issue on biodiversity and World Heritage sites, focusing on some of the properties most vital to the future of our planet.
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#1227512019-10-25
World Lemur Day – a photo essay by Bristol Zoological Society
Friday is World Lemur Day. Lemurs are the earth’s most threatened larger group of mammals; there are more than 100 species and almost all are under threat of extinction. Bristol Zoological Society has been studying lemurs and working on their conservation in north-west Madagascar for over 10 years
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#1291072021-06-07
World Ocean Day 2021: Significance, History, Theme and Quotes
"Love ocean, he will not betray you." On June 8, the entire world comes together for the largest water body surrounding us, which is the ocean. It is an important part of our earth as it provides us with water, the most integral element that we need in our daily lives.
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#1291082021-06-07
World Ocean Day is a reminder of the wonders of the seas and the threats facing them
Thanks to the surge in open water swimming since the pandemic began, this World Ocean Day may have more significance to Irish people than ever before.
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#1193412019-01-11
World Premiere of “Opening the Earth: The Potato King” Announced
The film ”Opening the Earth: The Potato King” will celebrate its world premiere in Santa Barbara at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Jan 30-Feb 10, 2019. The film celebrates Peruvian Julio Hancco, one of the few remaining guardians of biodiversity left in the world.
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#1267852021-02-01
World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2021
This year’s theme for World Wetlands Day ‘Wetlands and Water,’ highlights the importance of wetlands as a source of freshwater and encourages action to restore them and stop their loss. This is especially important as we mark the UN Decades of Ocean Science and Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).
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#1328522022-02-01
World Wetlands Day: Wetlands, ‘kidneys of the earth’
World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2nd of February every year to commemorate the day on which the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in the year 1971. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
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#1244662020-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2020: The Ultimate Guide
Today, we celebrate World Wildlife Day, which has become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife!On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endange ...