Category : Biodiversity


60,000 African Penguins Starve in South Africa

A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.

SA's Oyster Shell Recycling Fights Toxic Algal Blooms

South Australians are urged to eat local oysters and donate shells for reef restoration. The innovative project uses shrimp soundtracks to lure baby oysters, filtering water and combating devastating algal blooms.

German Hairy Snail Hunt and UK Social Media Shift

Discover the quest for London's tiny German hairy snail and the growing 'posting zero' trend. This weekly digest explores life's quirky lessons and modern dilemmas. Read more for a unique perspective.

Australia's Landmark Environmental Law Overhaul Passed

Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to the EPBC Act, providing long-overdue protection for forests and biodiversity. This landmark legislation acknowledges the environment as the foundation of the economy.

Australia's Nature Law Deal: Wins and Risks

Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.

Mohana Culture Collapses as Pakistan's Lake Dies

The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.

Marsupials Learning to Survive Alongside Feral Cats

A bold conservation project in Australia's outback is training native marsupials to coexist with feral cats, with early results showing promising signs of success. Discover how bilbies and quolls are fighting back.

Nearly 3000 Welsh species at risk of extinction

A stark new report reveals 2,955 species are perilously close to disappearing from Wales. Discover which iconic creatures are threatened and how simple conservation actions can help.

Thousands of goldfish invade Ottawa pond

Ottawa officials battle a 'mindblowing' influx of thousands of feral goldfish threatening local ecosystems. Discover how pet owners are causing this environmental scourge.

Moss spores survive 9 months on ISS exterior

Scientists discover moss spores endured 9 months in space on the ISS exterior, with 86% surviving. This resilience could revolutionise oxygen generation and soil formation for future space colonies.

Ningaloo Reef corals decimated by heatwave

Scientists confirm two-thirds of corals in World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have died after unprecedented marine heatwave. Read the full report on this ecological crisis.

California farms sprayed 15m lbs of PFAS on crops

Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.

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