Earth911 Inspiration: The Earth Will Not Be Silent
The Dalai Lama warned of the coming consequences of climate change and humanity’s abuse of…
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Genetic Diversity of Two-Thirds of Plant, Animal and Fungi Species Studied Is Declining, but Conservation Efforts Offer ‘Glimmers of Hope’
The most comprehensive worldwide analysis of wildlife genetic diversity ever undertaken has found that it is plummeting at an astonishing rate, but that conservation efforts can help protect species. Two-thirds of the populations studied were declining in genetic diversity. However, the researchers found that conservation was sustaining — and even increasing, in some cases — […]
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Hidden ‘Highways’ Connect Brazilian Rainforests, Aiding Dispersal of Tree Species, Research Reveals
Forests growing along the edges of rivers in Brazil act as “highways” allowing tree species to traverse between the Atlantic and Amazon rainforests, a phenomenon that has been occurring for millions of years, according to new research led by University of Exeter and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). Hundreds of miles of savanna and dry […]
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Chemicals in Pet Flea Treatments Are Leading to Songbird Deaths, Report Finds
In a new study, scientists are raising concerns over the ways that flea treatment chemicals for pets can leach into the environment and harm local wildlife. In light of the study, experts are calling on veterinarians to minimize preventative flea treatments to protect songbirds and insects impacted by the chemicals in these treatments. Scientists from […]
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Renault and Volvo Flexis electric vans – pictures
Images of the new Flexis electric vans launched by Renault and Volvo