Biodiversity Talks in Rome End
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Biodiversity Talks in Rome End

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines While the Trump administration in Washington was cutting environmental programs, delegates at U.N. biodiversity talks in Rome made modest progress Thursday on a series of measures to support nature. Governments gathered to tackle global biodiversity losses that are unprecedented in human history, driven…

Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals

Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Tree crops, including apples, cherries, olives, nuts, coffee, and cacao, account for more than 183 million hectares of agricultural land globally. Despite their significant contribution to food production, livelihoods, and ecological balance, these crops have been largely overlooked in agricultural policymaking. Their potential…

Tristan da Cunha: The Remote Island Shaped by Volcanic Forces and Rich Ecosystems

Tristan da Cunha: The Remote Island Shaped by Volcanic Forces and Rich Ecosystems

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Tristan da Cunha, a remote group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, is renowned for being the most isolated inhabited location on the planet. This British Overseas Territory houses a farming community of approximately 250 people on its only populated island,…

New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish

New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A significant biodiversity survey conducted in Peru’s Alto Mayo region has led to the discovery of at least 27 new species, including a striking ‘blob-headed’ bristlemouth armored catfish from the genus Chaetostoma. The research, carried out in 2022, highlighted the region’s ecological importance,…

New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface

New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A landmark global study, published in Science Advances, has revealed the extraordinary diversity of microbial life thriving deep below Earth’s surface. Conducted by a team led by Emil Ruff, Associate Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), the research provides new insights into…

Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline

Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline

Researchers in Japan have officially recognised a new amphipod species, Melita panda, which features black-and-white coloring resembling a panda. Discovered in Japan’s coastal waters, the species has now been classified through detailed morphological and genetic research by Hiroshima University’s team, as published in ZooKeys. The identification of Melita panda underlines…

Growing New Forests in Mexico Could Help Protect Oyamel Forests and Monarch Butterflies

Growing New Forests in Mexico Could Help Protect Oyamel Forests and Monarch Butterflies

Climate change poses a significant threat to the oyamel fir forests in central Mexico, the crucial winter habitat for millions of migrating monarch butterflies. Recent research indicates that these forests may vanish by 2090. To counter this, scientists have initiated an experiment to cultivate new oyamel fir trees (Abies religiosa)…

Deforestation, Encroachment Threaten West Africas One Health Plans — Global Issues

Deforestation, Encroachment Threaten West Africas One Health Plans — Global Issues

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary – a conservation center dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting Sierra Leone’s national chimpanzee. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS by Stella Paul (freetown) Friday, November 03, 2023 Inter Press Service FREETOWN, Nov 03 (IPS) – Thirty-three years ago, Bala Amerasekaran – a Sri Lankan by birth – visited Freetown, Sierra…

Communities Taking a Sting Out of Poaching With Alternative Livelihoods — Global Issues

Communities Taking a Sting Out of Poaching With Alternative Livelihoods — Global Issues

IFAW recently translocated elephants into Kasungu National Park, which is on the Malawi-Zambia border. IFAW is implementing the Room to Roam initiative so that these elephants can have safe passage in the corridor. Credit: Charles Mpaka/IPS by Charles Mpaka (chipata, zambia) Wednesday, November 01, 2023 Inter Press Service CHIPATA, ZAMBIA, Nov…