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Biodiversity
Why would anyone die for a seed? New 'House on Fire' podcast looks at the race to save genetic diversity
Second episode of our new 'House on Fire' podcast explores the extraordinary lengths scientists have gone to in order to preserve genetic diversity.
Biodiversity
WWF: These are the biggest threats to the Earth's biodiversity
WWF’s Living Planet Report 2020 has ranked the biggest threats to Earth's biodiversity. This includes changes in land use, pollution and climate change.
Biodiversity
23% of Earth's natural habitats could be gone by 2100, study finds
According to new findings published in Nature Communications, climate change and global food demand could destroy up to 23% of all natural habitat ranges in the next 80 years.
The Ocean
Expanding marine protected areas could boost fish yields – but there's a catch
Marine protected areas - or MPAs - can serve as important tools to conserve marine habitats, manage fisheries sustainably and make food supplies more secure.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
9 of the most shocking facts about global extinction - and how to stop it
More than a million species are at risk of dying out. This is why biodiversity is so important - and what we can all do to preserve it.
Biodiversity
Ugly species deserve biodiversity protections, too
Most biodiversity campaigns focus on well-known, large or beautiful animals and plants. But we should care about the unknown, small and ugly ones, too.
Forests
The best way to restore our forests is to let nature take its course
Planting new forests is a powerful natural climate solution, but how to do this is still under debate. Could natural regrowth be the most effective approach?
Plastics and the Environment
These researchers have found a way to turn a common plastic into high-value molecules
Polyethylene is one of the world’s most useful and used plastic types and a new process uses hydrogen to cut the bonds that hold the carbon chain together, making smaller pieces.
Australia
Australian coral reef 'height of Empire State building' has just been accidentally discovered
Australian scientists have found a detached coral reef thriving with a 'blizzard of fish' in a healthy ecosystem.
Space
There is definitely water on the moon, according to NASA. Here's what this means
NASA have discovered large and unambiguous quantities of water molecules on the lunar surface. The discovery could help support further space exploration to Mars.
Biodiversity
Just 1 month in greener play areas could boost kids’ immune systems, study says
Making outdoor play areas greener and more biodiverse could improve children’s immune systems in just one month, according to a new study in Finland.
The Ocean
Finding ‘breathable’ seas may get tough for marine critters
Since warmer waters will harbour less oxygen, some stretches of ocean that are habitable today may not be in the future.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Singapore embarks on a million-tree planting spree to protect its future
Singapore is planning to plant 1 million trees, to help protect local wildlife and also improve air quality for its residents.
Climate Change
Global warming is heating up nights more quickly than days - with 'profound' effects on wildlife
From East Africa to the Tibetan Plateau, unequal day and night warming could have a detrimental effect on wildlife.
Australia
Back down under: Tasmanian Devils return to Australia's mainland after 3,000 years
Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world, but there's hope for a rebalance as actors Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky help release 11 Tasmanian Devils.