Even “safe levels” of PCBs harm porpoises, say researchers
Manmade chemicals at levels below the toxic threshold for marine animals are now linked to a rise in the number of porpoises killed by...
Symposium highlights impact of climate change on Antarctica
Scientists to share research on the response of ecosystems to environmental threats
A group of researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW), in New...
Sponsored Content: Sensors help optimise growing conditions underground
Zero Carbon Farms runs a microgreens salad and herb growing operation in former WWII air-raid shelters in Central London. Through its sustainable growing and on-site packaging practices, and its supply to local retailers and restaurants, Zero Carbon Farms has exceeded its zero carbon footprint. In 2021 the firm secured "Carbon Neutral Plus" status.
Podcast explores how responsible dredging might regreen deserts
A project to restore and ‘regreen’ Egypt’s Sinai desert provided the focus for a recent episode of the podcast series Rewilding the World, produced...
New AI algorithm will hopefully save ‘hopping’ bee from extinction
A project to protect a unique ‘hopping’ bee from extinction is underway in Yorkshire. The species in question has declined in number by more than...
How much dam water is needed for fish and energy?
Research into water flow and fish passage through dams in the US suggests new options for meeting energy and environmental needs, writes Alexandra Freibott...
Schools map habitats to boost biodiversity
The first annual report from the National Education Nature Park has been published, showing that more than 1 in 8 schools and colleges across...
Bridging the nature-finance gap
By Samantha Willis, Biodiversity Consultant at Ramboll
In a significant step towards global nature recovery, bridging the Nature-Finance gap was at the heart of negotiations...
Scottish wild boar numbers to rise signifcantly over the next 50 years, new model...
New modelling has predicted a significant rise in Scotland’s boar population over the next 50 years – with hotspots persisting in the West Highlands,...
‘Extinct’ butterfly seen across England in suspected de-extinction process
A butterfly classed as extinct in the UK for more than 30 years has been seen at sites across southern England.
Eagle-eyed nature lovers have...
Birds benefiting from climate change may find their boost short-lived
Studies show climate change is having a stronger effect upon bird species which benefit from climate change compared to those which suffer negative impacts
New network to spearhead rapid rewilding across Britain
A new project with the aim of spearheading rapid and massively upscaled rewilding will be launched by the charity Rewilding Britain later this year,...
Prehistoric landscape reconstruction reveals early dinosaurs lived on tropical islands
A new study using leading edge technology has shed surprising light on the ancient habitat where some of the first dinosaurs roamed in the...
Group distils wisdom on biochar for climate-smart agriculture
Burning biochar has been a traditional agriculture practice used by humans since time immemorial. A new study attempts to synthesize global data from nearly...
A vertical farm fit for space exploration: UK Space Agency funds new project
UK-based vertical farming R&D company Vertical Future has announced their involvement in developing a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facility to be used in future...
Housing crisis poses threat to survival of rural communities, CPRE report warns
An acute and overlooked shortage of genuinely affordable housing poses a threat to the survival of communities in rural England, says a report published...
People are altering decomposition rates in waterways
Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter decomposes in rivers and streams on a global scale, according to a new study.
That...
Acoustic landscape monitoring suggested as a game-changer for biodiversity improvement
AgriSound team member Calum Pheby with "Polly".
What's described as the world's first fully automated acoustic 'panoramic' landscape monitoring system, which can report in...
Tree-mendous potential of inexpensive drones to help community forests flourish
Small, inexpensive drones could hold the key to unlocking affordable access to the kind of carbon monitoring necessary to access carbon and nature payments...
New portable DNA toolkit targets global illegal wildlife trade
A new portable, rapid DNA test can be used to identify illegal wildlife products on the spot.
Its developers say the groundbreaking new tool promises...
