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Image of the day: Little Danube, Slovakia
Satellite imagery: Little Danube, Slovakia
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Image of the day: Little Danube, Slovakia

This false-color Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, captured on 5 February 2025, reveals the winding course of the Little Danube in Slovakia. A tributary of the Danube…
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Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam Island
Satellite image: Amsterdam Island, France (s. wildfire)
Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam IslandNews

Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam Island

An ecological disaster Loss of a vital climate monitoring station Evacuation and damage assessment Uncertain path to recovery A wildfire that broke out on January…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 19, 2025 Full article
New arena, new attitudes? Cash spat in spotlight at UN nature talks
Graphic news (s. climate, science, nature)
New arena, new attitudes? Cash spat in spotlight at UN nature talksNews

New arena, new attitudes? Cash spat in spotlight at UN nature talks

Paris, France | AFP The world's biggest nature conservation conference resumes in Rome next week for an urgent attempt at overcoming a deadlock between northern…
SourceSourceFebruary 19, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforest
Sattelite image: Perućica rainforest, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforestNews

Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforest

Nestled within Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Sutjeska National Park, Perućica is one of Europe’s last remaining primeval rainforests. This untouched expanse, near the border with Montenegro,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 11, 2025 Full article
Better landscape management boosts pollinators in fragile grasslands
Butterflies of the genus Polyommatus
Better landscape management boosts pollinators in fragile grasslandsScience

Better landscape management boosts pollinators in fragile grasslands

Summary What measures are suitable for providing better living conditions for insects in typical Franconian landscapes? Summary: Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies play…
SourceSourceFebruary 11, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: February 06, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: February 06, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 06, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Scientists reimagine…
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Image of the day: Secoveljske soline wetlands
Satellite image: Secoveljske soline wetlands in Slovenia
Image of the day: Secoveljske soline wetlandsNews

Image of the day: Secoveljske soline wetlands

Each year on 2 February, World Wetlands Day highlights the crucial role of wetlands in preserving biodiversity and maintaining environmental health. One of these vital…
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Climate Science Digest: January 29, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 29, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 29, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Scientists discover a genetic…
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Kenya’s tree-planting goals shaped by local farmer decisions
A smallholder farm in Vihiga County in Western Kenya
Kenya’s tree-planting goals shaped by local farmer decisionsScience

Kenya’s tree-planting goals shaped by local farmer decisions

Tree-planting schemes are a cornerstone of Kenya’s ambitious climate and biodiversity goals, including plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. However, new research published…
SourceSourceJanuary 28, 2025 Full article
Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forest
Forest image
Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forestNews

Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forest

Denmark has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to biodiversity and wild nature by designating 75,000 hectares of untouched forest. This achievement comes with…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 27, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Malta’s commitment to bird conservation
Satellite image: BirdLife Malta’s four nature reserves, Salina, Simar, Għadira, and Foresta 2000
Image of the day: Malta’s commitment to bird conservationNews

Image of the day: Malta’s commitment to bird conservation

Malta, the smallest member state of the European Union, stands as a beacon of biodiversity in the Mediterranean. Despite its limited surface area and population,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 25, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Baie de Goulven, France
Satellite imagery: Baie de Goulven, France
Image of the day: Baie de Goulven, FranceNews

Image of the day: Baie de Goulven, France

Baie de Goulven, nestled along the Brittany coast of France, is a remarkable example of harmony between natural forces and human stewardship. This diverse landscape…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 18, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
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Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025

Hiroshima flooding: a case study of well usage and adaptive governanceGreat Barrier Reef fish evidence suggests shifts in major global biodiversity patternsScientists investigate what makes…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Invasive water hyacinth blankets Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha, Kenya - satellite images
Image of the day: Invasive water hyacinth blankets Lake NaivashaNews

Image of the day: Invasive water hyacinth blankets Lake Naivasha

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured a striking image of Lake Naivasha, Kenya, on January 7, 2025, revealing an unsettling phenomenon: vast mats of water hyacinth…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025

Study assesses the benefits of alfalfa-almond intercroppingMediterranean sharks continue to decline despite conservation progressClimate change linked with worse HIV prevention and carePlant cells gain immune…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Iberian lynx recovery in Portugal’s Vale do Guadiana
Iberian lynx population in Portugal lives almost exclusively in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park of the Algarve shown in this satellite image
Image of the day: Iberian lynx recovery in Portugal’s Vale do GuadianaNews

Image of the day: Iberian lynx recovery in Portugal’s Vale do Guadiana

In a remarkable conservation success story, the Iberian lynx population in Portugal has shown a dramatic recovery over the past decade. Focused efforts, including rewilding…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 7, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile Homoroadelor
Dealurile Homoroadelor, Romania image from space
Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile HomoroadelorNews

Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile Homoroadelor

Dealurile Homoroadelor, a serene expanse of rolling hills in central Romania, shines as a beacon of biodiversity and environmental protection. This Natura 2000 site, spanning…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 4, 2025 Full article
Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversity
Poyang Lake from space
Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversityNews

Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversity

Conservation International and Sateri, a leading producer of manmade cellulose fibers, have launched the third phase of the Poyang Lake Ecosystem Restoration Initiative. This milestone…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris
Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and IsmarisNews

Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris

The wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris in Greece form one of the country's most ecologically significant landscapes. Spanning over 18,000 hectares, this vast Natura…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cyclone
Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cycloneNews

Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cyclone

Mayotte has changed beyond recognition since a cyclone devastated the Indian Ocean territory, sparking an environment and biodiversity crisis that could last for a decade…
SourceSourceDecember 29, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024

University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on Mars University of Houston - A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing…
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Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered
Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncoveredNewsScience

Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered

Brown algae, an essential component of marine ecosystems, play a pivotal role in maintaining coastal habitats, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change through carbon sequestration.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
IPBES Nexus Assessment Report
Beautiful landscape with the famous Apuseni Mountains range in Romania
IPBES Nexus Assessment ReportNews

IPBES Nexus Assessment Report

Tackle Together Five Interlinked Global Crises in Biodiversity, Water, Food, Health and Climate Change IPBES - Environmental, social and economic crises – such as biodiversity…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024 Full article