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......»»
"Stop measuring black kids with a white stick": How to make school assessments fairer for all
In the title we quote Michelle Martin (with her permission), who is a proud Kija woman and passionate educator. She sees a system that does not adequately recognize Aboriginal students' worldviews or knowledge. Instead, the education system measures.....»»
Sea turtle success stories along African east coast—but thousands still dying
Conservation of sea turtles along much of Africa's east coast has made good progress in recent decades—but tens of thousands of turtles still die each year due to human activity, researchers say......»»
Why the world has a lot to learn about conservation, and trust, from Indigenous societies
Twenty-five years ago, when I was a young anthropologist working in northern Siberia, the Indigenous hunters, fishers and trappers I lived with would often stop and solemnly offer something to the tundra. It was usually small, such as coins, buttons.....»»
Attending school every day counts—but kids in out-of-home care are missing out
Consistent school attendance is important in any child's education but for many children in out-of-home care, going to school every day is no easy thing......»»
Environmental education and advocacy strategy for rural development and conservation
The two mountains theory and its slogan, "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," have been promoted in China for 15 years. This slogan aims to increase social perception of ecosystem services, promote the achievement of sustainable d.....»»
Exploring how deficits can be avoided at major sporting events
The World Cycling Championships in Bergen in 2017 had budgeted slightly more than €16.5 million in both revenues and costs. They missed the mark on both counts, and the event incurred a € 5.8 million deficit......»»
New research pinpoints "blue corridors" for highly migratory fish
New research has pinpointed four high-traffic areas in the Pacific Ocean that should be considered of high priority if conservation efforts focused on large pelagic fishes such as tuna, blue marlin and swordfish are to be successful......»»
In a pair of merging supermassive black holes, a new method for measuring the void
Three years ago, the first ever image of a black hole stunned the world. A black pit of nothingness enclosed by a fiery ring of light. That iconic image of the black hole at the center of galaxy Messier 87 came into focus thanks to the Event Horizon.....»»
Sale of donkey skins linked to trade in illegal wildlife products
Research published in Conservation Science and Practice has revealed novel links between the global trade in donkey skins and the wildlife trade. The study by an interdisciplinary team from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and Wildlif.....»»
50 years of traditional crop conservation a success, but some crops still lack protection
A global analysis of the representation of traditional farmer varieties (often called landraces) of 25 major crops in gene banks around the world has shown that tremendous progress has been made over more than a half-century toward their conservation.....»»
This is how NASA measures rising sea levels from space
NASA has been monitoring Earth's sea levels from orbit for over 30 years. Here's why measuring from space is actually easier than doing it terrestrially......»»
Removing "climber" plants doubles tree growth, and more conservation strategies
Protecting nature starts with science. Here's a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts......»»
Apple"s Ireland subsidiary paid Apple US $24.8 billion for 2021
New filings from Apple's Irish head office show that the company's European operations earned $211.1 billion in revenue, of which it paid out $24.8 billion to its US parent.View from Apple's latest Cork offices. Image Credit: CorkBeoApple's counts as.....»»
Protected areas saw dramatic spikes in fires during COVID lockdowns, study finds
The number of fires inside protected conservation areas across the island of Madagascar shot up dramatically when COVID-19 lockdowns led to the suspension of any on-site management for five months during 2020......»»
New map may help conservation efforts for an endangered songbird
Researchers have developed and used a model to estimate the density of the golden-cheeked warbler, an endangered songbird that breeds in Ashe juniper and oak woodlands in central Texas. In a study published in the Journal of Wildlife Management, the.....»»
Survey of LA homeless finds few want group shelter beds
A unique study conducting counts and surveys of unsheltered people in three parts of Los Angeles found that nearly half had been offered housing in the past, but they cited the housing intake process, desires for privacy and concerns about safety as.....»»
NASA Is Sending Artificial Female Bodies To the Moon To Study Radiation Risks
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Helga and Zohar are headed for a trip around the Moon on an important mission, measuring radiation risks for female astronauts for the first time. The inanimate pair are manikins modeled after the bod.....»»
Highly valuable Asian rosewood trees face a host of threats to survival
Safeguarding native tree diversity through improved conservation and restoration efforts is at a critical juncture in Southeast Asia, as many tree species face threats from habitat loss, fire and climate change, among other human-caused threats. A ne.....»»
A new model predicts forest tree growth in new environments
Trees are an essential cornerstone in the functioning and survival of forest ecosystems. But as global change accelerates, certain tree populations, too slow to adapt, may experience population decline or even extinction. Conservation and forest mana.....»»
Study supports stronger conservation efforts in Southeast glacial refugia regions
During the last ice age, glaciers covered vast portions of North America......»»