Conservation
A Canadian mining company wants Trump’s permission to mine the deep sea
A Canadian mining company wants Trump’s permission to mine the deep sea A Canadian mining company, The Metals Company, has applied for a permit from the Trump administration to mine the deep sea without following international regulations. The move is seen as an “act of total disregard for international law” by Greenpeace International and other […]
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Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it in one of the fastest-growing US states
Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it in one of the fastest-growing US states The Florida Wildlife Corridor is a statewide system of interconnected wildlife habitat that covers nearly 18 million acres of Florida, providing a critical link for animals to travel […]
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What’s the secret of the longevity of crocodile relatives?
What’s the secret of the longevity of crocodile relatives? A new study has uncovered the secret to the longevity of crocodile relatives, which could help conservationists better protect vulnerable species. Crocodylians are surviving members of a 230-million-year lineage called crocodylomorphs, which includes living crocodiles, alligators, and gharials, and their many extinct relatives. They have persisted […]
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Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge
Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge Old-growth ecosystems across the US face complex conservation challenges due to their diverse range of landscapes, unique needs, and varying levels of threat from human activity and climate change. The nation’s old-growth forests are characterized by different types, such as longleaf […]
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25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising The Everglades, a vast wetland ecosystem in South Florida, has improved drinking water for millions but faces new challenges, including saltwater intrusion and phosphorus pollution. The region’s water supply and quality have been threatened by agricultural […]
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Insects are everywhere in farming and research − but insect welfare is just catching up
Insects are everywhere in farming and research − but insect welfare is just catching up Employees sort crickets by size at a farm in Thailand. AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit Did you know your lipstick might be made from beetles? Or that some cat food may soon be made from flies? People farm insects for all sorts […]
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National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act
National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act Over 730,000 people visit Colorado National Monument each year. It was established in 1911 under the Antiquities Act. Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SA America’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, […]
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Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries Sturgeon can be several hundred pounds each. cezars/E+ via Getty Images Sturgeons are one of the oldest groups of fishes. Sporting an armor of five rows of bony, modified scales called dermal scutes and a sharklike tail […]
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