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A brief roundup of the latest news in wildlife, climate and conservation every weekday to ensure you never miss a scientific breakthrough!

15 Nov 2024

Hundreds of young conservationists retrace the route of Darwin's HMS Beagle on a mission to restore, protect and discover!

The DARWIN200 Initiative has three objectives: Empower, Inspire and Solve, which represent everything that conservationists stand for.

Hundreds of young conservationists retrace the route of Darwin's HMS Beagle on a mission to restore, protect and discover!

24 Oct 2024

Omani ecologist wins Women’s Excellence Award for her work in conservation

Dr Thuraya Said Al-Sariri sows a seed of hope for young women with a passion for wildlife in areas of gender disparity.

Omani ecologist wins Women’s Excellence Award for her work in conservation

21 Oct 2024

The UK appoints its first nature representative to strengthen its role in global conservation strategies

Ruth Davis OBE has directed conservation projects for Plantlife, the RSPB and Greenpeace UK, where she implemented climate, energy and arctic protection campaigns

The UK appoints its first nature representative to strengthen its role in global conservation strategies

15 Oct 2024

COP16 takes place in Colombia this month! Here is everything you need to know.

This month 197 countries come together to make major decisions on biodiversity, climate and sustainable development goals, but what will be discussed?

COP16 takes place in Colombia this month! Here is everything you need to know.

8 Oct 2024

How a parasitic micro-wasp is saving the critically endangered Wilkins' Finch from extinction

Biocontrol methods are preventing an invasive sap-eating scale insect from destroying the nutrient-rich forest habitats of Nightingale Island.

How a parasitic micro-wasp is saving the critically endangered Wilkins' Finch from extinction

3 Oct 2024

How wildlife charities and the public fought against the proposed CO2 pipeline running through the New Forest and the Isle of Wight.

Esso petrol company had plans to construct a carbon capture system to 'reduce emissions' across the Solent region whilst destroying Britain's most valuable ecosystems in the process.

How wildlife charities and the public fought against the proposed CO2 pipeline running through the New Forest and the Isle of Wight.

1 Oct 2024

Are the Royal Navy finally taking marine wildlife into consideration or are they ticking boxes?

The navy rehabilitating six loggerhead turtles made national headlines on Friday, but does this compensate for the damage they cause to marine mammals?

Are the Royal Navy finally taking marine wildlife into consideration or are they ticking boxes?

26 Sept 2024

Guam Kingfisher's have been released into the wild again after going extinct almost 40 years ago

Six of the birds have been successfully reintroduced into the forests of Palmyra Island after receiving round-the-clock care and monitoring from keepers.

Guam Kingfisher's have been released into the wild again after going extinct almost 40 years ago

25 Sept 2024

Should farmers be charged carbon emission tax whilst they struggle to make ends meet in extreme weather?

The EU's chief climate scientist states that unless the agricultural sector pays for its greenhouse gas emissions we will fail to meet 2040 net zero targets.

Should farmers be charged carbon emission tax whilst they struggle to make ends meet in extreme weather?

23 Sept 2024

Explosion of conservation projects in schools are sculpting generation alpha into young naturalists

Why housing companies are funding wildlife activities in Britain's primary schools to encourage conservation interest and learning.

Explosion of conservation projects in schools are sculpting generation alpha into young naturalists

17 Sept 2024

Several new marine species discovered at renowned biodiversity hotspot in Papua New Guinea!

Scientists conduct ground breaking research as they come to the end of a three month expedition in the Coral Triangle.

Several new marine species discovered at renowned biodiversity hotspot in Papua New Guinea!

9 Sept 2024

Namibian government's controversial plan to cull 723 wild animals including elephants

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) is conducting the cull to combat the environmental impacts of a major drought.

Namibian government's  controversial plan to cull 723 wild animals including elephants

9 Sept 2024

How UK city lights are impacting invertebrate behaviour and reproduction

Invertebrates exposed to Artificial light at night (ALAN) are experiencing psychological defects and slower reproductive rates.

How UK city lights are impacting invertebrate behaviour and reproduction

2 Sept 2024

Increasing global demand for beef and dairy is driving birds of prey to extinction

Europe's Montagu's harrier has experienced a staggering 80% decline due to intensive cattle farming.

Increasing global demand for beef and dairy is driving birds of prey to extinction

2 Sept 2024

Shocking 50% increase in microplastic concentration in human brains since 2016

Increasing rates of Alzheimer's disease and dementia could be a result of microplastic consumption.

Shocking 50% increase in microplastic concentration in human brains since 2016

30 Aug 2024

Research reveals threatened fish species' are up 10% more than previous global estimates

12.7% of teleost fish species are now estimated to be vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered instead of the 2.5% predicted in the past.

Research reveals threatened fish species' are up 10% more than previous global estimates

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