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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekMay 4th, 2022

Extreme weather threatens survival of seabirds and seals

Scientists have identified the Australian and Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and it will help focus conservation efforts for species under threat......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on US West Coast in a bid to save native birds

U.S. wildlife officials beginning next year will drastically scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out imperiled native owls from West Coast forests, under a plan finalized Wednesday that faces challenges from barred owls re.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Rezonate’s mid-market solution reduces the cloud identity attack surface

Rezonate announced a new identity security solution for mid-market companies. The offering proactively reduces the identity attack surface and improves compliance efforts in a fraction of the time of legacy IAM tools or manual methods. This approach.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past

The Columbia River Treaty is a landmark water-management agreement, ratified in 1964, by the United States and Canada which aimed to co-ordinate water management within the Columbia River Basin, particularly through the construction of four large dam.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Moving beyond the pathology of policies pushing species toward extinction

A James Cook University researcher says scientists need to learn how to play the "politics game" if they don't want conservation goals to be continually ignored......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Population genetic insights into the conservation of common walnut (Juglans regia) in Central Asia

Understanding species distribution, differentiation and the factors affecting genetic diversity is important for sustainable conservation and effective management, as well as the rational utilization of species germplasm......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it"s back, and humans must help it migrate for winter

How do you teach a bird how, and where, to fly? The distinctive Northern Bald Ibis, hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century, was revived by breeding and rewilding efforts over the last two decades. But the birds—known for their distinc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

USDA efforts to solve the bird flu outbreak in cows are taking center stage in central Iowa

At first glance, it looks like an unassuming farm. Cows are scattered across fenced-in fields. A milking barn sits in the distance with a tractor parked alongside. But the people who work there are not farmers, and other buildings look more like what.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Ford dials back EV spending in costly pivot

Ford will now focus its efforts on hybrids as well as a flexible EV platform from a team led by former Tesla engineers. That will underpin a midsize pickup in 2027......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

EU sends water bomber planes to fight Madeira wildfires

The European Union said Thursday that two water bomber planes were headed for the Atlantic island of Madeira to bolster firefighting efforts following an emergency request from the Portuguese government......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Canada lynx confirmed in Vermont for 1st time since 2018

A Canada lynx, an endangered species in Vermont, has been confirmed in the state for the first time since 2018, and farther south than the last confirmed sighting......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Pore structure characteristics found to influence carbon mineralization under conservation tillage

Soil aggregates are the basic units of soil structure and serve as a reservoir for soil carbon, playing a crucial role in the carbon cycle of ecosystems. The pore characteristics of soil aggregates influence the mineralization of soil organic carbon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

How fly fishing strengthens our connection with wildlife and fosters conservation efforts

Whether it's to reset our mental health or simply to take time out from the hurly-burly of work and urban life, many of us head for oceans and rivers to enjoy their restorative capacities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

iPhone 16 launch will see Apple hit major milestone in reducing dependence on China

Apple will this year hit a major milestone in its efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China, according to a new report today. When the iPhone 16 line-up launches, both Pro models will be made in India within weeks of launch, somethin.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Rewilding Scottish Highlands could help the UK hit 30x30 conservation goal

Up to a quarter of Europe could be suitable for rewilding, a new analysis has revealed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Red colobus are Africa"s most endangered monkeys—protecting them will also safeguard forests

Many people have never heard of a red colobus, yet they are Africa's most imperiled group of monkeys......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Elongated tortoises exhibit minimal genetic variation, aiding conservation efforts

The genetic homogeneity of the endangered elongated tortoise aids the species' protection, as demonstrated in a study by Senckenberg researchers and an international team, published in the journal Salamandra......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

U.S. DOT issues a new plan and a rallying cry around V2X safety technology

The U.S. Department of Transportation is renewing its efforts to bring to American roads a beleaguered technology with the potential to save thousands of lives......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

As human activities expand in Antarctica, scientists identify crucial conservation sites

A team of scientists led by the University of Colorado Boulder has identified 30 new areas critical for conserving biodiversity in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. In a study published Aug. 15 in the journal Conservation Biology, the resear.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Rare butterfly only found on Pa. military base should be listed as endangered, feds say

The eastern subspecies of the regal fritillary butterfly, marked by orange forewings and dark hindwings, is found in only one location in North America and is threatened with extinction......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024