Human modification of Cienaga Grande in Columbia has caused massive destruction. Mangroves and aquatic species are experiencing loss of habitat. The indigenous people in this region have experienced exploitation. “The […]
Several hundred sea turtles washed ashore in Italy. Olive Ridley sea turtles are declining due to being caught in fisherman’s nets. https://apnews.com/article/turtles-india-chennai-olive-ridley-endangered-deaths-c49241a9a2b05062c38eb1b7e4906641
Insects outweigh humanity by a factor of 17. Insects are disappearing faster than other species on Earth. Scientists estimate 40% of all insect species will become endangered over the next
Each region of the USA will experience different trials. Northeast is expected to experience the largest temperature increase. The Southeast is expected to have increased temperatures from the perspective of
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than humans. Insects are one of the keystone species on the
Countries worldwide are failing to contain commitments made in the 2015 Paris agreement. More concerted efforts are required. There is a huge gap between words and actions. Greenhouse gas emissions
Mr. Goulson takes us through the causes of insect decline. He suggests ways we can support insects. Check your local library, Thrift Books, or Amazon to obtain a copy
Insect populations continue to decline by a rate of 2.5%/year. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/insect-declines-are-stark-warning-humanity#:~:text=Many%20people%20think%20of%20insects,without%20them%20we%20are%20doomed.
English oaks and jays have a connection. Jays remove acorns and plant them around their territory. Scientists watch jays in the spring tear off the first set of leaves to
Scientists believe the massive starfish die-off is attributed to warming ocean temperatures. https://www.npr.org/2019/01/30/690003678/massive-starfish-die-off-is-tied-to-global-warming#:~:text=Massive%20Starfish%20Die%2DOff%20Is%20Tied%20To%20Global%20Warming%20%3A%20NPR&text=Massive%20Starfish%20Die%2DOff%20Is%20Tied%20To%20Global%20Warming%20Sea,the%20disease%20even%20more%20deadly.
A nest of a rare bird once thought extinct for 100 years has been found. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-and-elusive-australian-bird-once-thought-extinct-for-100-years-discovered-by-indigenous-rangers-and-scientists-180985143
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