The authors of a new report argue that investment in forests as a climate change mitigation strategy is just as important as addressing emissions from the energy sector. Despite the recognized potential contributions of forests to slowing the warming of the earth, they arenβt typically seen as a permanent solution to climate change. The authors [β¦]
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EwA at the Fells Β» Citizen Science & Nat
EwA at the Fells Fellsβ Biodiversity & Climate Studies β The EwA Nature Guides to the Fells It is critical to understand how climate and land use affect plant and animal life to protect and restore habitats where they can thrive, including in our urban green spaces. EwA is doing its part! EwA runs an extensive [β¦]
Wild Encountering with the Last βManβs M
βIn the majestic Mongolian landscape, where the vast grasslands meet the endless dunes, herds of horses rove. Neither tethered nor constrained by fencing, they run and graze on the arid, windswept steppesβ¦β βJane Palmer Wild Encounter with the Last βManβs Messengers to the Godsβ I am leaving tomorrow and will reach the fantastic land of [β¦]
Ten Years After The Crisis, What Is Happ...
Ten years after the crisis, what is happening to the worldβs bees? Ten years ago, beekeepers in the United States raised the alarm that thousands of their hives were mysteriously empty of bees. What followed was global concern over a new phenomenon: Colony Collapse Disorder. Since then we have realised that it was not just [β¦]
Support for the U.S. Endangered Species ...
About the Endangered Species Act and the non-controversy over its widespread support (contrary to what we currently are βledβ to believe)β¦ In short, a study published very recently found that: (a) βΌ4 in 5 Americans support the ESA, whereas βΌ1 in 10 oppose it; (b) support for the ESA remained stable over the past two [β¦]
Killing Sharks, Wolves and Other Top Pre...
Killing sharks, wolves and other top predators wonβt solve conflicts In French Polynesia, fishing is an integral part of everyday life. The people living here fish on the flats and along the reef using nets, hooks and line, harpoons, spearguns and traditional artisanal traps. They fish for food. They are also seeing the benefits of using [β¦]
Being a Grebe Guardian in Patagonia
Being a Grebe Guardian in Patagonia After having volunteered abroad on several occasions, I felt I owed it to my country and to myself to do something in Argentina. Without searching very hard, The Hooded Grebe Project came across. And after reading the general description, I knew that this was exactly what I was looking [β¦]
Biodiversity Extinction Rates on Steroid
Extinction is a natural process, but itβs happening at 1,000 times the normal speed When Sudan the white rhino was put down by his carers earlier this year, it confirmed the extinction of one of the savannahβs most iconic subspecies. Despite decades of effort from conservationists, including a fake Tinder profile for the animal dubbed [β¦]
Even Scientists Take Selfies With Wild A...
Even Scientists Take Selfies with Wild Animals. Hereβs Why They Shouldnβt. One of the great things about being a biologist is getting to work in the field and connect with wildlife. Through my career, I have enjoyed many unforgettable close encounters with various species, including turtles, birds, marine mammals, invertebrates and a lot of fish, [β¦]
The Plight of the Great Green
The Plight of the Great Green Many species are facing rapidly declining numbers for a variety of different reasons. Habitat loss, climate change, and poaching are a few of the issues that many species are facing on a daily basis. Bringing these issues to light, working to create awareness, and educating communities to inspire change [β¦]