Eco-Anxiety: A Growing Threat in the Age of Climate Change The escalating frequency and intensity of extreme weather events—from devastating hurricanes to record-breaking heatwaves—are leaving an undeniable mark on the American psyche. The fear isn’t just about property damage or economic disruption; it’s a deeper, more pervasive anxiety about the future of the planet, … Read more
In a landmark conservation effort,five Hawaiian crows,known as ‘alalā,were reintroduced to Maui on Wednesday. This marks teh first time thes intelligent and charismatic birds have been released on the island, signifying a crucial step in their journey back from the brink of extinction. The ‘alalā, once found across the Hawaiian Islands, vanished from the wild … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 2:37 pm Reading time: 2 minutes After a historically dry month in October and too little precipitation in November, America’s megalopolis water reserves are running low. New York and New Jersey were included “thirst study” for several weeks and the authorities are now considering making the procedure tougher. “The city may … Read more
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The COP16 Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia ended with controversial conclusions. During the two weeks of negotiations, states from around the world agreed on some basic moves in the strategy of how to protect the world’s biodiversity, but in the end the discussions involved and some topics didn’t even make it to the table. The … Read more
(CNN) In Germany, where raccoon breeding is a problem, products such as sausages made from culled raccoon meat are becoming popular. In 2022, hunter Michael Reis will open a meat shop in Kade, west of Berlin. He said he came up with the idea of raccoon meat to create a product that would stand out … Read more
(CNN) The African Savannah Rat is a large rat that is about the size of a cat. Whether you think they’re cute or not, their sense of smell has been proven to be able to detect land mines, waste, and even survivors trapped under debris. APOPO, a Tanzanian non-profit organization, is trying to use this … Read more
“We took too long to realize that climate change is also a health crisis […] in every community and every country in the world. » The warning message was hammered out on October 24 by Dr. Jeremy Farrar, chief scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), as part of a press conference to present the … Read more
Cali, Colombia. Colombian guerrillas detonated explosives on Monday as a military vehicle passed by in Cauca, near the headquarters of the COP16 on biodiversity, a region where the massacre of three civilians also occurred, authorities reported this day. The rebels known as the Central General Staff (EMC) threatened those attending the largest United Nations summit … Read more
As far as the eye can see, the blue of the Pacific and a few green patches of forest. Underwater, a rare biodiversity which gives it its nickname “Galapagos of the North”. The Great Bear Sea, a region of western Canada, dreams today of serving as a model for other marine protected areas (MPAs). After … Read more