Measuring conservation in a way that counts
A new study raises questions on whether current conservation science and policy for protected areas could be saving more biodiversity—with political and economic expediency often having taken precedence in the past......»»
Current Antarctic conservation efforts are insufficient to avoid biodiversity declines, says study
Existing conservation efforts are insufficient to protect Antarctic ecosystems, and population declines are likely for 65% of the continent's plants and wildlife by the year 2100, according to a study by Jasmine Rachael Lee at the University of Queen.....»»
New activity trackers for dolphin conservation
Just like a smartwatch can tell its wearer how many calories they consume during exercise, data from dolphin wearables can now be used to estimate how much energy dolphins use when they swim......»»
Restoring biodiversity in deforested ranches one tree at a time
For decades, there has been a debate raging in conservation science: what is better when it comes to conservation or landscape rehabilitation: a single large or several small habitat areas?.....»»
Are You Measuring Your Martech Correctly? Really?
The goal of composable digital experience platforms (DXPs) is to unify the customer and employee digital technology experiences that lead to impact. Continue reading........»»
Policy brief: Biodiversity-enhancing management on farms must benefit farmers economically
Intensive and extensive farming are one of the key culprits of Europe's declining biodiversity. To address this problem and progress towards sustainable agricultural production, many EU Member States have included farmed lands in their conservation e.....»»
China"s lucrative orchid industry is a test for the nation"s commitment to conservation
China is well known for its medicinal use of wild plants, a tradition that dates back thousands of years. These traditional Chinese medicines include many wild orchids, some quite showy......»»
Why a reality star"s conviction sets such a powerful precedent for revenge porn victims everywhere
Reality TV star Stephen Bear has been found guilty of two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress, and one of voyeurism after profiting from intimate images of his former girlfriend without her consent......»»
Learning from habitat "haves" to help save a threatened rattlesnake
Comparing the genetics and relocation patterns of habitat "haves" and "have-nots" among two populations of threatened rattlesnakes has produced a new way to use scientific landscape data to guide conservation planning that would give the "have-nots".....»»
"Vaccinating" frogs may or may not protect them against a pandemic—but it does provide another option for conservation
When the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, many wildlife disease researchers like me were not too surprised. Some were intrigued it hadn't happened sooner; after all, it is our job to observe, describe and study pandemic dynamics in animals......»»
Growing use of pharmaceuticals found to have increased carbon emissions during the COVID-19 pandemic
A group of researchers measuring carbon emissions in a large university hospital with a research center in central Japan found that its overall carbon footprint increased over a decade. However, they also found that carbon emissions from gas and elec.....»»
The ‘30x30’ Conservation Goal Divides and Inspires at COP15
The target is dominating the summit, but the issue of finding a balance between Indigenous peoples’ rights and protecting 30 percent of Earth remains......»»
Experts from 14 nations discuss global gene drive project registry
Advances in gene editing technologies are allowing for the development of potential new strategies for vector-borne disease control, pest management and conservation by genetically modifying organisms in a laboratory. These breakthroughs, including g.....»»
Bighorn sheep to get drinking stations as drought becomes new normal
Thanks to conservation efforts, there's been some good news of late when it comes to Southern California's population of bighorn sheep......»»
Landscape ecological history supports rewilding for biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation in Mediterranean
A multidisciplinary historical ecology research carried out in Pollino National Park (southern Italy) reveals that rewilding processes triggered by abandonment or changes in land-use priorities have contributed to the conservation and local expansion.....»»
Years of monarch butterfly research shows how adding habitat will help conservation
When the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium was formed seven years ago, Iowa State University researchers faced two big questions about reestablishing the milkweed and other wildflowers needed for the iconic butterfly's survival: How can habitat be.....»»
Conservation talks expected at Colorado River water users confab
As western water managers get set to gather in Las Vegas this week, a long-sought deal to curtail water use along the cratering Colorado River still seems a ways off......»»
Activists warn a toothless UN nature pact will fail
The world's next global pact for nature is doomed without clear mechanisms for implementing targets, conservation groups said Saturday on the sidelines of UN talks, as hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Montreal demanding greater action......»»
Understanding farmers" perspectives on conservation practices, water pollution
Nonpoint source pollution is the primary cause of the algae overgrowth that infiltrates eastern South Dakota lakes, rivers and ponds toward the end of every summer. The water's pollution can be traced back to the runoff from agricultural land, which.....»»
Measuring the physiological responses of adults during soil-mixing activities
Researchers at Konkuk University in the Republic of Korea conducted a study to measure the effect of a soil-mixing activity on the psychological and physiological responses of humans, according to the presence or absence of Mycobacterium vaccae micro.....»»
Lyrebirds are losing their voices due to continued habitat loss
A new study led by Western Sydney University has found that Albert's lyrebirds are negatively impacted by continued habitat loss, with variation in song diversity indicating declining population health and the need for conservation action......»»