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Killer pesticides linked to alarming decline in America’s wild bees
Killer pesticides linked to alarming decline in America’s wild beesScience

Killer pesticides linked to alarming decline in America’s wild bees

A new study published in Nature Sustainability by a team of international researchers, including scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College, has…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 28, 2024 Full article
Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant life
Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant lifeClimateScience

Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant life

Authorities need to act more aggressively to prevent the accidental introduction of non-native plant species to arctic ecosystems. By Norwegian University of Science and Technology…
SourceSourceJuly 25, 2024 Full article
Natural drylands: under-protected and threatened by human activity
Natural drylands: under-protected and threatened by human activityClimateScience

Natural drylands: under-protected and threatened by human activity

By Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Drylands cover about 42% of the earth’s land surface and are increasingly threatened by human land-use pressures like agriculture,…
SourceSourceJuly 23, 2024 Full article
A window of opportunity for climate change and biodiversity
A window of opportunity for climate change and biodiversityClimate

A window of opportunity for climate change and biodiversity

Forging of joined-up approach at COP26 and COP19 vital for urgent action for climate and nature. By York University World leaders must take advantage of…
SourceSourceJuly 23, 2024 Full article