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Birds losing habitat in the Netherlands due to rising sea levels

Due to global warming, the water level of the Wadden Sea is rising, and the mudflats where birds look for food are now submerged.

Green News

Large, long-lived mammals more likely to survive extreme weather

As extreme weather events become more common, all animals will feel the heat - but some are more vulnerable than others.

World News

World Elephant Day: Human populations block 'ecosystem caretaker' role

These days, climate change is an even bigger threat to the conservation of these gentle giants than poaching.

Nature

Oil spill in the Bahamas turns crystal clear beach orange

Even small oil spills can harm or kill ocean life, especially if they're in sensitive areas such as beaches.

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Green News

Hope for fish as hundreds of European dams demolished

Environmentalists are celebrating after a record 200 dams were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2021 - but there’s still a lot of work to do.

Nature

Big cats could return to Scotland, new study reveals

Lynx have been successfully reintroduced in some parts of Europe. Could Scotland be next?

Climate

Scientists have warned that 90% of coral reefs could die in 30 years

An international team of scientists have warned that coral reefs, one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, could perish due to climate change.

Green News

Supersized goldfish are shocking locals in this region of Canada

Goldfish are thriving in Canada’s stormwater ponds and affecting local ecosystems.

Nature

Laughing seals and sunbathing foxes: The best wildlife photos of 2022

Celebrate World Wildlife Day with these stunning animal photos.

Green News

Italy makes protecting the environment a part of its constitution

The state must now safeguard biodiversity, ecosystems and the environment.

Green News

Chemical pollution has now passed safe planetary limit, scientists say

The rate at which we are producing chemicals has now outstripped our ability to assess and monitor their risk to the environment.

Eco-Innovation

Game of Trawls: Smart nets could save millions of fish

French oceanographic institution Ifremer is testing smart trawls to avoid unnecessary catches.

Nature

How a map of underground mushrooms can help us fight climate change

Is underground climate science the next frontier? The founders of a new project to map and protect Earth's fungal networks think so.

Green News

Is Earth Overshoot Day earlier or later than usual this year?

The day that the Earth's human population uses more resources than it can produce is here.

Nature

Why dozens of baby birds jumped to their deaths in US heatwave

Over one hundred baby birds escaped their nests to save themselves during the US heatwave.

Nature

How were these seven animals successfully reintroduced to the wild?

A deep dive inside some of the world’s most remarkable examples of species repopulation.

Nature

Australia against move to list Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'

A meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee said in a report Monday that "there is no possible doubt" the network of colourful corals off Australia's northeast coast was "facing ascertained danger."

Nature

How are these underwater sculptures protecting marine life?

The six mask-like sculptures are designed to encourage flora and fauna to return to the seabed.

Nature

Is this a lifeline for coral reefs bleached by climate change?

Climate-change resistant coral reefs could help support our oceans.

Nature

How is an artificial mega dam putting Dutch ecosystems in danger?

These innovative projects aim to restore balance to an ecosystem damaged by a massive dam in the North Sea.