Wind Farms or Oil Drilling, Which is Truly Better for Wildlife?

Wind Farms or Oil Drilling, Which is Truly Better for Wildlife?

Energy production’s toll on wildlife has sparked a heated debate, especially in light of US plans to scale back wind power and ramp up oil drilling. Originally reported by BBC Future Planet writer Sophie Hardach, scientists warn that while wind turbines do come with risks—like bird collisions and temporary noise during construction—fossil fuels pose far […]

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The warming Arctic is now a carbon source, report finds

The warming Arctic is now a carbon source, report finds

The Arctic region has shifted from storing carbon dioxide to releasing it into the atmosphere, according to the 2024 Arctic Report Card released by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The report, authored by 97 scientists from 11 countries, documents widespread changes across the Arctic, from declining caribou populations to record-breaking temperatures. Scientists say […]

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Petition: Demand Alaska End Inhumane Predator Slaughter of Wolves and Bears

Petition: Demand Alaska End Inhumane Predator Slaughter of Wolves and Bears

The Alaska Board of Game has extended it’s predator control program, resulting in the murder of numerous bears and wolves — 94 brown bears, five black bears, and five wolves — in just May and June. These actions, meant to boost caribou calf survival, lack scientific evidence and severely disrupt Alaska’s ecosystems by slaughtering innocent […]

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The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard. David Stein called Reptile Relocation Sydney last week after watching around six snakes slither into the mulch. He learned from an internet search that pregnant, known […]

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Clayton Man Pleads No Contest to Poaching Pronghorn Antelope in Modoc County, Loses Hunting Privileges

Clayton Man Pleads No Contest to Poaching Pronghorn Antelope in Modoc County, Loses Hunting Privileges

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, along with the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office, has recently concluded a poaching investigation that led to significant repercussions for the perpetrator, as per an announcement made by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Details emerged of the case involving Earnest Davis, a 53-year-old Clayton resident, […]

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