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Category : Biodiversity
Congo River Timber Trade Endangers Vital Rainforest Ecosystem
Families like Jean de Dieu Mokuma's risk storms and corruption to transport logs down the Congo River, highlighting the conflict between survival and conservation in the biodiverse Congo basin, which traps 1.5bn tonnes of carbon annually.
Businesses Must Step Up Fight Against Biodiversity Loss
A new report calls on companies to take immediate action to combat biodiversity decline, emphasizing that inaction is no longer acceptable in the face of environmental crises.
Microscopic Marvels: Hidden Monsters Under a Millimetre
A new study reveals the astonishing diversity of microscopic creatures less than a millimetre long, challenging our perceptions of life and highlighting their ecological importance.
UK Offices Install Beehives for Workplace Wellbeing and Community
UK employers are installing office beehives to reduce stress and build community. Providers report rising demand for nature-based workplace perks amid hybrid work and burnout concerns.
Bermuda Snail Thrives After Conservation Success
The greater Bermuda snail, once feared extinct, is now thriving thanks to a decade-long breeding and release programme led by Chester Zoo and international partners.
Bonobos Show Imaginative Thinking in New Research
A new study reveals bonobos can engage in make-believe scenarios, suggesting imaginative thinking dates back millions of years in our evolutionary history.
Population Growth Drives Biodiversity Loss
New analysis reveals how global population increases intensify food production demands, accelerating biodiversity loss through agricultural expansion and unsustainable practices.
Chagos Islands Return: Experts Counter Environmental Fears
Leading ecologists and legal scholars challenge claims that Mauritius will damage Chagos ecosystems, arguing the islands' return is legally and morally justified.
Ukraine's Botanists Save Rare Plants as War Rages
In Ukraine's Sofiyivka Park, scientists battle power outages and occupation to preserve endangered species like Moehringia hypanica, with biodiversity sites lost to Russian forces.
Biodiversity Collapse Risks Need Urgent Action
The Guardian editorial warns that biodiversity collapse poses severe risks, urging immediate heed to warnings before it's too late for ecosystems and humanity.
Chagos Islands' Pristine Ecology Under Threat
The Chagos Islands' near-natural ecosystem, a unique tropical wilderness, is at risk from Mauritian fishing and exploitation plans, warns an Oxford lecturer.
UK Delays Biodiversity Action Despite Security Warnings
Experts and MPs condemn the UK government's delayed response to biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, warning it threatens national security and global stability.
Java Landslide: 25 Dead, Dozens Missing in West Bandung
Rescue teams in Indonesia's West Java province search for 72 missing people after a devastating landslide killed at least 25, with environmental concerns raised over land conversion.
Java Landslide: 11 Dead, Dozens Missing in Indonesia
Rescue teams in Indonesia are searching for 79 people buried by a devastating landslide on Java island that has killed at least 11, with heavy rain hampering operations.
Thailand's Dugong Crisis: Marine Biodiversity Warning
Thailand's Andaman Coast dugong population faces dramatic decline as dead sea cows wash ashore, revealing a broader marine biodiversity crisis and seagrass die-off.
Helicopter Shows Mount Maunganui Landslide Aftermath
Aerial video captures the extensive damage to a campsite near Mount Maunganui following a major landslide, triggered by record-breaking rainfall across New Zealand's North Island.
Biodiversity Collapse Threatens UK Security
Intelligence chiefs warn that ecosystem destruction could lead to food shortages, mass migration, and global disorder, threatening UK national security and food supplies.
Plants Warn Neighbours of Stress via Airborne Signals
New research on Arabidopsis thaliana shows plants in close proximity activate protective genes when stressed, unlike isolated plants, using hydrogen peroxide as a chemical messenger.
Social Media Star Races to Save Thailand's Dugongs
Amateur conservationist Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee uses drones and social media to fight for Thailand's vanishing dugongs. Discover his urgent work with scientists to restore seagrass and raise the alarm on climate threats.
Thailand's dugong population halves amid seagrass crisis
A mysterious seagrass die-off along Thailand's Andaman Coast has caused the dugong population to plummet by half, with mass strandings and starvation threatening the species' survival.
Tool-Using Cow Challenges Perceptions of Cattle Intelligence
A Brown Swiss cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using a brush as a multi-purpose tool for scratching, a skill previously seen only in humans and chimpanzees. Discover the implications for animal cognition.
UK could miss Ocean Cop over slow treaty ratification
Environmental groups warn the UK may be shut out of a historic oceans summit due to delays in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. A new mural in East Sussex celebrates the pact.
Low-level pesticides shorten fish lifespans, study finds
New research reveals chronic low-dose pesticide exposure drastically reduces fish lifespan by accelerating ageing, challenging current safety standards and posing risks to population stability.
Australian Threatened Species Habitat Loss Doubles
Conservationists sound alarm as approved habitat destruction soars. Plus, microplastics research questioned, Trump's Iran stance, and the world of professional mermaids.
Biologist's Frog Saunas and Gene Plans Fight Deadly Fungus
Biologist Anthony Waddle's innovative frog saunas combat a deadly chytrid fungus. Now, he's pioneering gene replacement to save hundreds of amphibian species from extinction. Discover the future of conservation.
Same-sex behaviour in primates strengthens social bonds
A major study reveals same-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in primates, acting as a crucial social glue to reinforce bonds and navigate environmental challenges. Discover the evolutionary insights.
New 2025 species: zombie fungus, blood orchid, UK snowdrop
Scientists name 125 new plants and fungi, including a spider-eating zombie fungus and a fly-arousing orchid. Discover why naming new species is a race against extinction.
Europe's Invasive Species Crisis in Pictures
Photojournalist Erik Irmer documents the spread of invasive alien species across Europe, from parakeets in London to nutria in Germany. See the ecological impact.
Climate Crisis: Personal Stories of Loss and Resilience
From vanishing snow to dried-up trails, Guardian US readers reveal the deeply personal impacts of the climate crisis this year and their renewed commitment to protect our planet.
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