Climate change puts pressure on British butterflies and moths - sometimes pushing them to the edges of their geographical range or shifting the timing of their life cycle so they can’t feed.
The experiences of bird safety NGOs show that when trying to achieve environmental goals, being on good terms with stakeholders is important, but direct action can also yield results.
New metrics could help policymakers assess the benefits and environmental effects of offshore wind more effectively.
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A new study highlights how different literature portrays the pros and cons of offshore wind. Comprehensive assessment frameworks could create more consistency in the future.
A Curious eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis).
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New research suggests the gut bacteria of red and grey squirrels differ significantly, potentially explaining the decline of the native red and the success of its grey counterpart.
This oil seed rape field is just one of many sprayed with pesticide chemicals.
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This initiative could give more disabled and young people the confidence to explore more of Britain’s wild spaces and build a stronger nature connection
The red berries of the underground palm are just visible at the soil surface.
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To fight global warming we will soon have to try to remove carbon dioxide from the skies or find ways to reflect the Sun’s heat. Such radical paths must be examined, but risky experiments avoided.
A yellow-footed antechinus.
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Antechinuses are tiny marsupials famous for their intense sex lives. Now, researchers have documented another unusual behaviour – the cannibalism of their own species.
Daoism, which emphasizes harmony with nature, can inform individuals on their relationship with the environment.
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A scholar of Daoist rituals explains how the indigenous tradition of China understands the human body as being part of the larger cosmos.
Stuckless Pond in Gros Morne National Park, N.L. Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas can complement national and provincial parks to promote conservation while also advancing reconciliation.
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One way to protect our ecosystems is to confer legal rights on them. This idea is at the heart of the ‘rights of nature’ movement – but Australia has few examples of this principle in action.
Each year insect scientists like us field questions from the press and public about Christmas beetle populations: where have they gone?
Advert for a universal basic income (UBI) scheme in New York, May 2016. Such schemes could offer significant benefits for recipients’ mental health.
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Life on Our Planet has some important messages about the nature of evolution, and what the future may hold for us.
A group of staff and students weave baskets as part of the University of Waterloo’s Land Skills for Wellness and Sustainability initiative.
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