More intense, frequent tropical cyclones may devastate seabird colonies – study

More intense, frequent tropical cyclones may devastate seabird colonies – study

Increased tropical cyclones due to global heating could lead to dramatic declines in seabird populations, according to a new study. Scientists found that after Cyclone Ilsa – a category-5 tropical cyclone – hit Bedout Island in Western Australia in April 2023, several seabird populations experienced a collapse of 80-90% due to the storm at the […]

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Sea Otters Save California’s Kelp Forests from Extinction

Sea Otters Save California’s Kelp Forests from Extinction

Southern sea otters, known for their playful antics and endearing appearances, are more than just charming residents of California’s central coast. Over the past century, they have played a crucial role in preventing the widespread decline of kelp forests, providing an unexpected yet vital service to these underwater ecosystems. From Near Extinction to Environmental Stewards […]

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UK Government Issues Badger Cull Licenses Despite Scientific Opposition

UK Government Issues Badger Cull Licenses Despite Scientific Opposition

The UK government has recently issued 17 new badger cull licenses, disregarding the advice of Dr. Peter Brotherton, the scientific advisor from Natural England. Leaked documents revealed by the Guardian show that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is continuing the cull to manage bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle, despite Brotherton’s assertion […]

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