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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, left a profound conservation legacy. His administration designated millions of acres as national monuments and parks, particularly in Alaska, significantly contributing to environmental protection. Carter’s initiatives continue to influence conservation efforts and policies today. For more information, click […]
China’s plan to construct a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet has raised concerns in India. The $137 billion Metok Dam could impact water flow into India, affecting agriculture and livelihoods. Critics fear potential “weaponization” of water resources amid geopolitical tensions. Environmentalists also highlight risks including […]
Wildlife trafficking in Queensland has reached alarming levels, with anonymous reports doubling over the past two years. Recent incidents include significant fines and prison sentences for individuals involved in the illegal trade of native reptiles, some critically endangered. Valued at $27 billion annually, wildlife trafficking poses severe threats […]
In late 2024, Germany’s cartel office initiated an investigation into significant power price volatility. Concerns arose over potential supply withholding by energy firms during “dunkelflaute” periods—times of low wind and solar energy production. With renewables comprising 80% of Germany’s energy mix, the shift from fossil fuels has led […]
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reflects on 2024’s environmental milestones, including a landmark conservation funding deal and concerning greenhouse gas emission reports. The year was marked by both progress and setbacks in global environmental efforts, emphasizing the need for continued action. For more information, click here.
Observations in the wild have documented interactions between wolverines and ravens, suggesting a symbiotic relationship. Ravens are known to lead wolverines to potential food sources, such as carrion, benefiting from the wolverine’s ability to open carcasses. This interspecies collaboration highlights the complex and often unexpected relationships that develop […]
During recent bushfires in Victoria’s Grampians, wildlife carer Pam Turner sheltered 20 orphaned kangaroo joeys in her living room. The joeys, rescued from various incidents, were too young to survive independently. This act highlights the broader impact of climate change-induced bushfires on Australian wildlife and the essential role […]
A herd of wild Asian elephants in China captured global attention as they embarked on an unprecedented journey, traveling over 500 kilometers from their nature reserve in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. Their trek through urban and rural areas highlighted challenges in human-wildlife coexistence and underscored the importance of habitat […]
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have detected microplastics in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for the first time. Samples collected from 19 sites across the Ross Island region revealed an average concentration of 29 microplastic particles per liter, with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) being the most common polymer identified. This […]
Scientists have designed a tiny robot-fish that is programmed to remove microplastics from seas and oceans by swimming around and adsorbing them on its soft, flexible, self-healing body. Microplastics are the billions of tiny plastic particles which fragment from the bigger plastic things used every day such as […]
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