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Bramble Cay Melomy Extinct
Read story →: Bramble Cay Melomy ExtinctThe Bramble Cay Melomy, a small brown rat, declared extinct in 2016 due to climate change. Unfortunately, when something is declared extinct, science stops looking and recording these creatures unless spotted by…
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Biocultural Diversity and Tragic History
Read story →: Biocultural Diversity and Tragic HistoryHuman 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 interconnection between…
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Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Washing on Shore Dead
Read story →: Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Washing on Shore DeadSeveral 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
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Insects are Key for Life on Earth
Read story →: Insects are Key for Life on EarthInsects 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 several decades.…
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Region by Region Climate Challenges
Read story →: Region by Region Climate ChallengesEach 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 the number…
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Insect Apocalypse Gaining on Other Losses
Read story →: Insect Apocalypse Gaining on Other LossesInsect 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 planet. Without…
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Concerted Effort Required for Climate Change
Read story →: Concerted Effort Required for Climate ChangeCountries 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 continue to…
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Silent Earth by Dave Goulson
Read story →: Silent Earth by Dave GoulsonMr. 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
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Insect Apocalypse
Read story →: Insect ApocalypseInsect 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.