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UNESCO names 18 new Global Geoparks

UNESCO names 18 new Global Geoparks

Hannah Steiner May 31, 2023

The 18 new designations brings the total up to 195 Geoparks, covering a total surface area of 486,709 km2, equivalent....

Butterflies on the decline

Butterflies on the decline

Hannah Steiner May 21, 2023

Research shows that the numbers of butterflies in meadows and pastures of Europe are in a continuous decline. A new....

Use of pesticides and herbicides found to be biggest cause of bird decline in Europe

Use of pesticides and herbicides found to be biggest cause of bird decline in Europe

Hannah Steiner May 18, 2023

It has been believed that the decline is due to the usual suspects: pollution and loss of habitat.

Rebirth of Water Birds

Rebirth of Water Birds

Selva Ozelli May 18, 2023

To humanity, the collapse of ecosystems means loss of fisheries, fertile land and drinkable water.

Study shows giraffes can use statistical reasoning

Study shows giraffes can use statistical reasoning

Hannah Steiner May 06, 2023

Great apes, long-tailed macaques and keas have all been shown to use the relative frequencies of items to predict sampling....

Protect your skin, don’t stress corals

Protect your skin, don’t stress corals

Costanza Danovi May 03, 2023

Scientific research is now conclusive: certain chemicals in sunscreen lotions are polluting the ocean and affecting corals.

Air pollution is not just a human problem -- it's also changing the gut of British bumblebees

Air pollution is not just a human problem -- it's also changing the gut of British bumblebees

Hannah Steiner April 30, 2023

Research finds that exposure to air pollution changes bumblebee gut bacteria.

‘Let us learn from indigenous peoples’, UN chief declares

‘Let us learn from indigenous peoples’, UN chief declares

Hannah Steiner April 18, 2023

Indigenous peoples are prepared to offer solutions to the climate crisis, and share their experiences.