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#conservation

Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans

Human activities are driving significant evolutionary changes in plants and animals.
The peppered moth and mahogany trees illustrate adaptive responses to human influence.

Bringing Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Back from the Brink

About 17,800 animal species are threatened with extinction, mostly due to human activity.
Conservation science is playing a crucial role in reviving endangered species like pandas.

The African elephant is heading for EXTINCTION, study warns

African elephants are facing a severe population decline due to human activities, with forest populations down 90% and savanna populations down 70%.
The comprehensive study underscores the widespread nature of this extinction crisis, affecting nearly all surveyed populations across 37 countries.

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

Human-induced biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems, economies, and food production, requiring immediate transformative societal action to protect natural resources.

You could single-handedly push it to extinction': how social media is putting our rarest wildlife at risk

Human disturbance significantly threatens the survival of the capercaillie, especially during the breeding season, despite legal protections.

Some of These Whales May Live to 150Double the Age Previously Thought

Southern right whales may live over 150 years, challenging previous lifespan assumptions, while North Atlantic right whales face severe mortality leading to an average lifespan of only 22 years.

Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans

Human activities are driving significant evolutionary changes in plants and animals.
The peppered moth and mahogany trees illustrate adaptive responses to human influence.

Bringing Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Back from the Brink

About 17,800 animal species are threatened with extinction, mostly due to human activity.
Conservation science is playing a crucial role in reviving endangered species like pandas.

The African elephant is heading for EXTINCTION, study warns

African elephants are facing a severe population decline due to human activities, with forest populations down 90% and savanna populations down 70%.
The comprehensive study underscores the widespread nature of this extinction crisis, affecting nearly all surveyed populations across 37 countries.

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

Human-induced biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems, economies, and food production, requiring immediate transformative societal action to protect natural resources.

You could single-handedly push it to extinction': how social media is putting our rarest wildlife at risk

Human disturbance significantly threatens the survival of the capercaillie, especially during the breeding season, despite legal protections.

Some of These Whales May Live to 150Double the Age Previously Thought

Southern right whales may live over 150 years, challenging previous lifespan assumptions, while North Atlantic right whales face severe mortality leading to an average lifespan of only 22 years.
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#natural-disasters

Reaching people who believe extreme weather events are 'natural'

The term 'unnatural disasters' emphasizes the human impact on climate change and its role in extreme weather events.

A Year Both Brutal and Bright: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2024

Dispatches from conflict zones highlight human resilience amidst violence and natural disasters.

Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill

Heavy rains in Nepal caused floods and landslides, leading to around 150 deaths and prompting school closures in affected areas.

Delayed Response to Rainfall in Valencia by Right-Wing Officials in Spain Likely Led to More Deaths, Critics Say

The Valencia region of Spain has faced catastrophic floods resulting in over 200 deaths, prompting criticism of provincial officials for inadequate warnings.

Reaching people who believe extreme weather events are 'natural'

The term 'unnatural disasters' emphasizes the human impact on climate change and its role in extreme weather events.

A Year Both Brutal and Bright: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2024

Dispatches from conflict zones highlight human resilience amidst violence and natural disasters.

Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill

Heavy rains in Nepal caused floods and landslides, leading to around 150 deaths and prompting school closures in affected areas.

Delayed Response to Rainfall in Valencia by Right-Wing Officials in Spain Likely Led to More Deaths, Critics Say

The Valencia region of Spain has faced catastrophic floods resulting in over 200 deaths, prompting criticism of provincial officials for inadequate warnings.
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#climate-change

World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal

Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.

Mystery behind extinction of large animals 50,000 years ago is SOLVED

Humans, not climate change, likely caused the extinction of 'megaherbivores' like woolly mammoths.

Human-caused climate change gave us an extra 41 days of dangerous heat this year

2024 is expected to be the hottest year on record due to human-caused climate change, leading to increased extreme weather events.

Great Barrier Reef endangered by hottest oceans in 400 years, study finds

The Great Barrier Reef is in danger due to rising ocean temperatures caused by human activity.

Monday was the hottest day recorded on Earth-ever

Monday recorded as the hottest day globally, surpassing the previous record by 0.06 degrees Celsius, highlighting the impact of human-caused climate change.

World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal

Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.

Mystery behind extinction of large animals 50,000 years ago is SOLVED

Humans, not climate change, likely caused the extinction of 'megaherbivores' like woolly mammoths.

Human-caused climate change gave us an extra 41 days of dangerous heat this year

2024 is expected to be the hottest year on record due to human-caused climate change, leading to increased extreme weather events.

Great Barrier Reef endangered by hottest oceans in 400 years, study finds

The Great Barrier Reef is in danger due to rising ocean temperatures caused by human activity.

Monday was the hottest day recorded on Earth-ever

Monday recorded as the hottest day globally, surpassing the previous record by 0.06 degrees Celsius, highlighting the impact of human-caused climate change.
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#environment

A Century of Human Detritus, Visualized

Humanity's manufactured materials now outweigh Earth's natural biomass, illustrating significant environmental impact in just a century.

Living on Earth by Peter Godfrey-Smith review animal magic

Charles Darwin focused on Earth's transformation by living things; book explores human impact on environment and evolution of consciousness.

A Century of Human Detritus, Visualized

Humanity's manufactured materials now outweigh Earth's natural biomass, illustrating significant environmental impact in just a century.

Living on Earth by Peter Godfrey-Smith review animal magic

Charles Darwin focused on Earth's transformation by living things; book explores human impact on environment and evolution of consciousness.
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Could These Major US Cities Survive a Nuclear Attack?

Nuclear reactions have significant lasting consequences, as demonstrated by historical events like World War II and Chernobyl.
Political tensions with nuclear nations have raised the threat of nuclear war significantly, likening it to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Mammoth It's What Was for Dinner

Early Americans hunted mammoths and other large mammals, significantly contributing to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch.
#wildfire

Breaking: Human activity sparks Beardsley Fire in Tuolumne County on Nov. 2

The Beardsley Fire in Tuolumne County is suspected to be human-caused, with containment details still unknown.

Breaking: Weaver Fire in Tulare County sparked by human activity on Nov. 1

Human activity is suspected to be the cause of the Weaver Fire in Tulare County, California.

Breaking: Human activity sparks Beardsley Fire in Tuolumne County on Nov. 2

The Beardsley Fire in Tuolumne County is suspected to be human-caused, with containment details still unknown.

Breaking: Weaver Fire in Tulare County sparked by human activity on Nov. 1

Human activity is suspected to be the cause of the Weaver Fire in Tulare County, California.
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Inside we are screaming': Kupiansk trembles as Russian forces close in again

Nuclear anxiety and accelerated territorial losses are intensifying in Ukraine's frontline regions, compelling residents to evacuate amidst severe hardships.
#marine-conservation

Months away at sea to protect China's only population of Bryde's whales

The Northern Beibu Gulf is critical for protecting the migratory Bryde's whales, amidst threats from human activities like fishing and tourism.

Many pilot whales die, dozens rescued after mass stranding in Australia

Mass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon, with reasons unknown but possibly related to social behavior and human factors.

Months away at sea to protect China's only population of Bryde's whales

The Northern Beibu Gulf is critical for protecting the migratory Bryde's whales, amidst threats from human activities like fishing and tourism.

Many pilot whales die, dozens rescued after mass stranding in Australia

Mass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon, with reasons unknown but possibly related to social behavior and human factors.
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#wildlife-conservation

'Blue' the pelican gets life-saving surgery after pouch is slashed 'from base to tip'

A brown pelican underwent surgery to repair a severed pouch, showing human-caused injury.
Concerns raised as the bird's injuries were severe, possibly indicating intentional harm.

Man caught on video harassing sea lions in Monterey

Human disturbances are significantly impacting marine wildlife, particularly sea lions in Monterey.

'Blue' the pelican gets life-saving surgery after pouch is slashed 'from base to tip'

A brown pelican underwent surgery to repair a severed pouch, showing human-caused injury.
Concerns raised as the bird's injuries were severe, possibly indicating intentional harm.

Man caught on video harassing sea lions in Monterey

Human disturbances are significantly impacting marine wildlife, particularly sea lions in Monterey.
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#biodiversity

Humans to push further into wildlife habitats across more than 50% of land by 2070 study

Increased human encroachment into wildlife habitats poses significant risks to biodiversity and heightens potential for future pandemics.

The weird world of wasps and why we should worry if they are on the wane

Wasps are essential predators with fascinating behaviors, but are often overlooked and declining due to human activity.

The Psychology of Rewilding Means Getting Over Ourselves

Rewilding requires humans to step back and allow nature to thrive on its own terms.

Humans to push further into wildlife habitats across more than 50% of land by 2070 study

Increased human encroachment into wildlife habitats poses significant risks to biodiversity and heightens potential for future pandemics.

The weird world of wasps and why we should worry if they are on the wane

Wasps are essential predators with fascinating behaviors, but are often overlooked and declining due to human activity.

The Psychology of Rewilding Means Getting Over Ourselves

Rewilding requires humans to step back and allow nature to thrive on its own terms.
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Keeping artificial intelligence real

Responsible deployment of generative AI requires proper governance and continuous human oversight.

Opinion | There Is No Climate Haven. We All Live in Florida Now.

Hurricane Helene caused extensive destruction and tragic loss of life across multiple states, highlighting the contrast between needed rain and catastrophic flooding.

Ancient DNA Brought the World's Most Threatened Cat Species Back From the Brink of Extinction

The Iberian lynx's survival depends on genetic diversity, which has diminished due to human impact.

How we solved the hole in the ozone

The journey to Antarctica emphasizes the solitude and the crucial role of the ozone layer affected by human activities.

Why we'll never shoot Earth's garbage into the Sun

Human activity is causing rapid environmental changes and mass extinctions that threaten survival.
Innovative solutions are needed to address waste management and ecological crises.
The growing human population exacerbates challenges in resource management and sustainability.

The Enduring Influence of Marx's Masterpiece

Capitalism profoundly shapes human existence, social relations, and technological progress, raising significant challenges and opportunities for all life.

As Russian attacks continue, Taoiseach tells Ukrainian residents that Putin has misjudged Europe's solidarity with Kyiv

The ongoing war in Ukraine has devastating effects on individual lives, as illustrated by the Anisimovs' loss of their home and sense of security.

Newspaper covering Titanic sinking discovered after 112 years in wardrobe

A newly discovered newspaper from 1912 highlights the human stories and grief of families affected by the Titanic sinking.
#environmental-change

Destiny science for the Anthropocene

Humans are substantially modifying the planet through ordinary activities, leading to the need for conscious effort to fit humanity on Earth.
Destiny science is a new field focused on anticipating and slowing down future environmental changes to ensure humanity can address its other priorities while managing climate change.

Our Very Strange Search for "Sea Level"

Rich Nils altered the rock's height to ensure seal access, exemplifying early human intervention in nature for economic benefit.

Destiny science for the Anthropocene

Humans are substantially modifying the planet through ordinary activities, leading to the need for conscious effort to fit humanity on Earth.
Destiny science is a new field focused on anticipating and slowing down future environmental changes to ensure humanity can address its other priorities while managing climate change.

Our Very Strange Search for "Sea Level"

Rich Nils altered the rock's height to ensure seal access, exemplifying early human intervention in nature for economic benefit.
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Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?

Smokey Bear's public service announcement turns 80, reminding people of their role in preventing wildfires.

The silence is deafening: why this year's environmental films are nonverbal

Environmental cinema this year portrays nature with a bloody and violent lens, focusing on humanity's impact on the environment.
#wildfires

New Mexico Battles Devastating' Wildfires as Weather Complicates the Fight

Thousands evacuated in Southern New Mexico due to raging wildfires.

Toilet paper and flat tires: Here are the strange ways Californians ignite deadly wildfires

Humans are responsible for about 95% of California's wildfires.

New Mexico Battles Devastating' Wildfires as Weather Complicates the Fight

Thousands evacuated in Southern New Mexico due to raging wildfires.

Toilet paper and flat tires: Here are the strange ways Californians ignite deadly wildfires

Humans are responsible for about 95% of California's wildfires.
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#tech-layoffs

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoffs persist in 2024 with 60,000 job cuts across various companies, impacting innovation and human lives.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech industry experiencing significant layoffs in 2024.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoffs continue in 2024 with 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, impacting both large corporations and startups.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

The tech layoff wave in 2024 continues, impacting both large companies like Tesla and startups, reflecting a shift towards AI and automation, while highlighting the human impact of job cuts.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoffs persist in 2024 with 60,000 job cuts across various companies, impacting innovation and human lives.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech industry experiencing significant layoffs in 2024.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoffs continue in 2024 with 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, impacting both large corporations and startups.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

The tech layoff wave in 2024 continues, impacting both large companies like Tesla and startups, reflecting a shift towards AI and automation, while highlighting the human impact of job cuts.
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Cal Academy Opens New Exhibit Highlighting California's Natural Beauty | KQED

California Academy of Sciences exhibits showcase California's diverse nature and highlight human impact on the environment.

Never-ending' UK rain made 10 times more likely by climate crisis, study says

Human-caused global heating made UK and Ireland's wet winter 10 times more likely and 20% wetter, showcasing severe consequences.

Tell us how the sound of nature is changing in your local area

Wildlife populations declined by 69% in under 50 years
Human actions are causing a sixth mass extinction, making nature quieter.
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