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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We didn't want to be preachy': David Attenborough's unexpected new show which might enrage cat lovers

David Attenborough's 'Secret Garden' emphasizes the importance of local biodiversity and offers practical solutions to ease eco-anxiety regarding wildlife.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

One of California's Best Parks Is 50 Minutes From S.F.-With Few Crowds and One of the Prettiest Beaches in the State

Point Reyes National Seashore is a vast, biodiverse area near San Francisco, offering free access and minimal crowds for visitors.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Living library': inside the marine biobanks racing to protect ocean species from extinction

Biobanks serve as insurance against species extinction and support research for restoring at-risk marine ecosystems.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

I Grew Up in the Southwest and This Is the No. 1 Arizona Park Everyone Should Visit-and No, It's Not the Grand Canyon

Chiricahua National Monument is often called a 'wonderland of rocks,' featuring mountains, slim spires, hoodoos, and rock formations resembling organ pipes and totem poles.
Travel
fromAxios
6 days ago

Colossal Biosciences reveals new species for "de-extinction": the bluebuck

"For all of the projects that we're working on, we want to put the animals back into some form of a native habitat where they can survive, they can be accretive to the ecosystem."
OMG science
Pets
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Treating Creepy Animals With Respect Is a Win-Win For All

Nonhuman animals often labeled as pests are vital to ecosystems and deserve respect and appreciation for their roles in nature.
#wildlife-conservation
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Peter Raven, 89, Dies; Botanist Warned of the Perils of Climate Change

As we destroy the environment, we are destroying ourselves, he told an audience at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, held to address global environmental issues. We are part of the web of life, and what we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Rains revive Iraq's wetlands after years of drought

A fishing boat glides across the waters of Iraq's southern marshes, sending ripples shimmering over the once-parched wetlands, now revived by long-awaited rains.
Agriculture
London music
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists warn the UK's Dawn Chorus is getting QUIETER

The Dawn Chorus is diminishing due to declining bird populations, primarily affected by disease and climate change.
Medicine
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

Tulah Clinical Wellness: Kerala's new Ayurvedic wellness clinic wrapped in a futuristic shell may be India's most ambitious yet

Tulåh Clinical Wellness combines Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medical practices in a unique retreat in Kerala.
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

The equity paradox of environmental DNA for biodiversity monitoring

Airborne environmental DNA technology has potential to connect global biodiversity monitoring, but accessibility issues hinder its deployment in critical regions.
#queen-elizabeth-ii
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A new haven for wildlife: London's Queen Elizabeth II garden opens to the public in pictures

A new two-acre garden in Regent's Park honors Queen Elizabeth II and promotes biodiversity with various habitats.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

A new garden will open in Regent's Park next week

A new memorial garden dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II will open in Regent's Park on April 27, celebrating her 100th birthday with climate-resilient plants and wildlife habitats.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A new haven for wildlife: London's Queen Elizabeth II garden opens to the public in pictures

A new two-acre garden in Regent's Park honors Queen Elizabeth II and promotes biodiversity with various habitats.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

A new garden will open in Regent's Park next week

A new memorial garden dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II will open in Regent's Park on April 27, celebrating her 100th birthday with climate-resilient plants and wildlife habitats.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Millionaire Big Game Hunter Trampled to Death by Elephants

Although many disagree with big-game hunting, all Ernie's hunts were strictly licensed and above board and were registered as conservation in culling animal numbers.
Agriculture
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Gowanus Earth Day event launches $4.5M green jobs training initiative | amNewYork

The Green Readiness Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) initiative is a $4.5 million effort to train New Yorkers for green jobs managing stormwater infrastructure, enhancing urban resilience and promoting a greener city.
Agriculture
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

A new 14-mile 'nature corridor' will transform four boroughs in east London

A 14-mile nature corridor in London aims to enhance wildlife movement and biodiversity through interconnected green spaces.
Chicago
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Is One of the Newest and Most Biodiverse National Parks in the U.S.-Just an Hour From Chicago

Indiana Dunes National Park is a biodiverse area with various ecosystems, offering more than just beaches for visitors.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 week ago

In a Warming World, Border Walls Increasingly Harm Wildlife | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Border walls are located along imaginary geopolitical boundaries. They slice arbitrarily through critical ecosystems that know only natural boundaries, cutting wild animals off from the resources they need to live—food, water, a diverse selection of mates—and the ability to migrate for survival.
Environment
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

The Biggest Sustainability Trends in Travel for 2026

Travel is shifting towards a regenerative mindset, focusing on improving communities and restoring nature rather than just minimizing harm.
London
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

These endangered animals have been reintroduced in London - here's everything you need to know

Ealing's Beaver Project aims to reintroduce beavers to enhance biodiversity and prevent flooding.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How Bolivia's cacao farmers took on the gold mining industry and won

Agroforestry practices in Bolivia protect cacao quality and prevent gold mining, ensuring agricultural sustainability and food security.
#climate-change
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
Environment

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

It's like flowers on steroids': what happened when scientists heated a Rocky Mountain wildlife meadow by 2C?

Climate change is transforming Rocky Mountain meadows into desert-like scrublands, threatening biodiversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

Tropical plants flowering months earlier or later because of climate crisis study

Tropical flowers are blooming significantly earlier or later than historical patterns due to climate change, with flowering times shifting an average of two days per decade, potentially causing cascading ecosystem disruptions.
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's like flowers on steroids': what happened when scientists heated a Rocky Mountain wildlife meadow by 2C?

Climate change is transforming Rocky Mountain meadows into desert-like scrublands, threatening biodiversity.
OMG science
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

15 Edible Shrubs Hummingbirds Will Enjoy As Much As You - Tasting Table

Hummingbirds are vital pollinators, enhancing garden beauty and supporting plant survival, especially in areas where insects struggle.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world's top environmental award

The 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to an all-women cohort of grassroots activists from six countries for their environmental efforts.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Cocaine pollution in water affects salmon behavior, potentially impacting their survival and energy expenditure.
OMG science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How hidden contributions power modern research

Frank Hemmings has dedicated over 27 years to collecting and preserving plant specimens, significantly contributing to global scientific research.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A prickle of hedgehogs and an armada of newts: wildlife settles in at London's new Queen Elizabeth garden

The Royal Parks has transformed the former brownfield site into a 8,000 sq metre paradise for flora and fauna, bringing about an estimated 184% increase in biodiverse wildlife habitat.
London
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Caracas' iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees

The blue and gold macaws in Caracas face threats due to city authorities cutting down their nesting palm trees, risking their population decline.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream

The machair of Scotland's Outer Hebrides is a unique, biodiverse habitat shaped by natural processes and traditional crofting practices.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The Spanish woman who spent a year on a Philippine island and discovered another way frogs reproduce

The 18th and 19th centuries were pivotal for natural history, with ongoing exploration and study of biodiversity continuing today.
Agriculture
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Why mycorrhizal fungi networks need more protection - High Country News

Mycorrhizal fungi are crucial for plant health and carbon sequestration, yet 90% of their biodiversity hotspots lack protection.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More than 15m oysters to be released in the North Sea for UK rewilding project

Over 15 million juvenile oysters will be released in the North Sea to restore ecosystems and provide climate benefits.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Britain's butterflies are dying, shocking report reveals

Britain's butterflies are facing severe population declines, with 33 native species struggling for survival due to habitat loss and climate change.
#conservation
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Bone-eating worms and other deep-sea survivors - Harvard Gazette

The deep sea is a fragile ecosystem threatened by human activities, requiring urgent protection and conservation efforts.
Data science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

AI needs solid botanical data more than ever

The disappearance of specialized botany programs threatens biodiversity research and the effectiveness of AI in biotechnology.
OMG science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

The air is full of DNA - here's what scientists are using it for

Airborne DNA is a new frontier for studying ecosystems, monitoring species, and assessing conservation efforts.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

The baffling ecological disaster that's killing America's freshwater mussels

Freshwater mussels use clever strategies to ensure their larvae are spread by fish, showcasing their unique reproductive adaptations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

African scientists hail mushrooming global interest in conserving fungi

Fungi are some of the most important things in the world. They feed 90% of terrestrial plants. Without them, there is no life on the Earth.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Country diary: Cropping season this year brings a new worry fuel prices | Colin Chappell

Transitioning to a regenerative farming approach mitigates financial pressures from rising fuel and fertilizer costs while enhancing biodiversity and soil health.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Costa Rica Region Is Home to a Rare Cloud Forest and Extraordinary Wildlife-Here's How to Plan Your Visit

"Monteverde has one of the few cloud forests left in the world, as they are one of the first forests to disappear due to global warming," said Rodrigo Valverde, co-founder of Sky Adventures. "It [contains] 2.5 percent of all the world's biodiversity, which makes it one of the few places in the world where you can see the most exuberant flora and fauna."
Madrid food
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Why have more wild cows been released in south London?

Three Sussex cows were released into Tolworth Court Farm Fields as part of a rewilding project to restore natural habitats in southwest London.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Worth More Standing -- The Value of Old-Growth Forests

The Trump administration's proposal aims to increase timber production by removing protections for old-growth forests, crucial for biodiversity and carbon storage.
Environment
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Biodiversity resilience in a tropical rainforest - Nature

Tropical forests face severe threats from human activities, necessitating urgent conservation efforts to restore biodiversity and ecosystem services.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
Paris food
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Parc de la Villette Opens New Urban Farm and Rewilded Landscapes in Paris

Parc de la Villette is transforming with an urban farm and restored biodiversity to adapt to climate change.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Country diary: A bum note amid the dawn chorus | Mark Cocker

Hogshaw is a diverse ecosystem with rich birdlife, but faces threats from local council development plans despite a declared nature emergency.
Photography
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Portraits of the magic of Serra Grande, the bastion of Brazil's Atlantic Forest

The region of Serra Grande in Brazil showcases biodiversity and resilience amidst industrial threats and loss of traditions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A botanist searches for the seeds of the rare Death Valley Sage

Naomi Fraga successfully collected seeds from the rare Death Valley sage for the first time since 2009, amidst concerns of climate change affecting its survival.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Swifts spark joy!' Why these beautiful birds need our help and 10 ways to give it

Swifts are declining in population due to habitat loss and reduced insect availability, necessitating conservation efforts.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Guano is far more than just droppings': scientists uncover the secrets of bat poo in Gorongosa park

Guano is a vital ecosystem, rich in biodiversity, studied by Raul da Silva Armando Chomela in Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park.
#extinction
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK's smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds

The merlin and over 200 species in the UK face extinction without urgent action on emissions and land use.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Britain has just 20 years to save its wildlife, experts warn

Urgent action is needed to prevent the extinction of hundreds of British species within the next 20 years.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK's smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds

The merlin and over 200 species in the UK face extinction without urgent action on emissions and land use.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Britain has just 20 years to save its wildlife, experts warn

Urgent action is needed to prevent the extinction of hundreds of British species within the next 20 years.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
#costa-rica
fromCN Traveller
4 years ago
Madrid food

The best Costa Rica hotels

Costa Rica promotes responsible ecotourism and generates 99.98% of its electricity from renewable sources.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

The Best Airbnbs in Costa Rica Near Sea Turtle Nest Sites, Iconic Surf Breaks, and Lush Jungle

Costa Rica offers diverse vacation rentals, from villas to bungalows, ideal for various travelers seeking unique experiences.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

The Best Airbnbs in Costa Rica Near Sea Turtle Nest Sites, Iconic Surf Breaks, and Lush Jungle

Costa Rica offers diverse vacation rentals, from villas to bungalows, ideal for various travelers seeking unique experiences.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I discovered the elusive chestnut mining bee in New York after a gap of 119 years

Insects can be found in urban areas, and curiosity can lead to significant discoveries like the chestnut mining bee.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The start of the healing process': the vital work to restore Britain's peatlands

Peat bogs provide huge value to humans and the environment. When healthy, they store twice as much carbon as all the world's forests, reducing global emissions.
Environment
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A toxic punch': fears Russia's war is pushing the Black Sea and its dolphins past tipping point

The war in Ukraine severely impacts the Black Sea's biodiversity, particularly affecting dolphin populations and hindering scientific monitoring.
Online Community Development
fromNature
1 month ago

Scientists should join collaborative online editing communities for biodiversity

Biodiversity scientists encourage researchers to edit Wikipedia to enhance the quality and accessibility of biodiversity information.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Public lands need less extraction and more rewilding - High Country News

Public-land management in the Western U.S. needs a complete reimagining to prevent further ecological degradation and biodiversity loss.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Predatory feral ferrets removed from an island for the first time ever

Feral ferrets have been eradicated from Rathlin Island, benefiting Northern Ireland's seabird population and enhancing biodiversity.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I discovered three new geckos in Cambodia's limestone caves and that's not all we found

Caves host unique ecosystems, often isolated, leading to the evolution of distinct species over time.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How protecting nature could make the world safer

Biodiversity loss is increasingly recognized as a national security threat linked to political stability and global resource competition.
Portland food
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

In Seaside Paraty, Brazil, the Narrative Returns to Its Roots

Paraty preserves the cultures of pre-Columbian and enslaved African communities while showcasing its colonial heritage and natural beauty.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Agriculture of life': the Rio families growing bananas to protect the world's largest urban forest

Quilombola communities in Rio de Janeiro preserve banana cultivation traditions while contributing to biodiversity in the Pedra Branca state park.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Who'd guess they're the same species?' What Italy's wall lizards reveal about genetic diversity and why it matters

Biodiversity encompasses variation within species, not just species inventory, as demonstrated by common wall lizards showing dramatic differences in color, size, and behavior despite being the same species.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

In the cloud forest of Cali, birdsong becomes medicine

Colombia hosts over 1,900 bird species, nearly 20% of global bird diversity, with Valle del Cauca containing more species than all of North America combined.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Don't let natural gas exports wreck the Gulf of California ecosystem

Sempra's proposed Vista Pacifico LNG would export massive volumes of gas and threaten the Gulf of California's globally significant biodiversity and Indigenous communities.
Environment
fromNature
2 months ago

The natural architecture of oyster reefs maximizes recruit survival - Nature

Habitat structural complexity increases surface area, mediates biotic and abiotic stressors, and promotes greater species abundance and biodiversity.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Metabolism, not cells or genetics, may have begun life on Earth

Life is ubiquitous on Earth, diverse across environments, and likely originated via a metabolism-first scenario despite unresolved origins.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Chef Virgilio Martinez to Headline Lengua Conference 2026

Chef Virgilio Martínez will headline Lengua Conference 2026 in Miami (April 14–15), exploring Origins through heritage, identity, biodiversity, and ancestral food knowledge.
Environment
fromdiscoverwildscience
2 months ago

The Green Roof Movement in NYC: How Skyscrapers Are Becoming Eco-Friendly - discoverwildscience

Green roofs on NYC skyscrapers reduce urban heat, manage stormwater, enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and lower building energy costs while providing economic benefits.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Floating cities of logs: can the lungs of Africa' survive its exploitation?

Millions depend on the Congo River basin for livelihoods while facing dangerous river travel, corruption, and threats to biodiverse forests that trap massive carbon.
#business-sustainability
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

How Can We Mend Our Living World?

Human, animal, and plant relationships are intertwined; biodiversity decline reshapes these connections and requires rethinking narratives and interdisciplinary approaches to repair the living world.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Seahorses, seals and sharks spotted in Thames as conservation boosts Thames habitats

Conservation efforts along the 153 miles of the River Thames have delivered mixed results for wildlife, according to a new report that finds improvements in some species and habitats alongside emerging threats from climate change and pollution. Researchers recorded increases in several wading bird species, marine mammals and restored natural habitats, including intertidal areas that act as nurseries for many fish. The river continues to support a surprising range of wildlife, with seahorses, eels, seals and even sharks - including tope, starry smoothhound and spurdog - now documented in the Thames.
Environment
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing

Employers install on-site beehives to reduce stress, build community, reconnect staff with nature, and teach purpose-driven, decentralised teamwork inspired by beehives.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Developer urged to sell protected ancient woodland

A landowner is urged to sell Gorne Wood in Lewisham at fair market value amid concerns about deterioration and potential development threatening protected ancient woodland.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What Trump's plans for the Arctic mean for the global climate crisis

Federal action begins leasing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Plain for oil and gas drilling, threatening tundra ecosystems, wildlife, and Indigenous homelands.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stark warning': pesticide harm to wildlife rising globally, study finds

Global ecological harm from pesticides rose between 2013 and 2019, with insects experiencing the largest increase in applied toxicity (42.9%) and soil organisms up 30.8%.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

14 rainforest hotels that put you right in the jungle

Luxury rainforest hotels offer immersive, eco-responsible stays with high-end amenities and direct access to diverse wildlife in regions like the Amazon, equatorial Africa and islands.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Do Multinational Corporations Care About Biodiversity?

You have probably heard about voluntary carbon offset-if not from elsewhere, from buying plane tickets, where, after you have paid for the ticket, the tax, the seats, maybe the luggage fee, and the priority boarding, you have an option to also pay to offset your carbon footprint. Companies get to do this, too, and, unlike you, they get to brag about it.
Environment
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This Central American Country Has Incredible Rain Forests, Beaches, and Wildlife-How to Plan Your Trip

Panama's vast biodiversity, scenic coastline, and recent development are driving a shift from a trading-post identity to an emerging luxury ecotourism destination with a cosmopolitan capital.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'People didn't know where to start, so we asked them what they wanted to know' - the Monaghan community hub transforming views on the environment

A community hub teaches practical nature, climate and water stewardship through hands-on education, green retrofits, gardens, and community-led training.
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