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Environment

Conservationists warn habitat loss threatens elephants in Sri Lanka's Uda Walawe Park

Habitat loss from agriculture, urban development, and climate change is significantly reducing Sri Lanka's elephant population in Uda Walawe National Park, threatening the ecosystem's balance. Conservationists...

Ars Technica · 15 hours ago · 1 min read

Environment

New report calls for scientific analysis on Everglades restoration efforts

Restoration of Florida's Everglades is advancing rapidly, but a new report highlights the need for more scientific analysis to evaluate the ecological impacts of these multi-billion-dollar efforts....

Inside Climate News · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

Pennsylvania advocates promote bitternut hickory oil as sustainable cooking alternative

Pennsylvania's sustainability advocates are promoting bitternut hickory oil as a local alternative to imported cooking oils, addressing environmental concerns linked to traditional oil production. This...

Inside Climate News · 9 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Brazil announces deforestation roadmap to achieve zero illegal deforestation by 2030

Brazil's COP30 announcement introduces a "deforestation roadmap" aimed at achieving zero illegal deforestation by 2030 and restoring 12 million hectares of forest. This plan is crucial for global climate...

Carbon Brief · 9 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Nearly 200 countries commit to protect 30% of land, oceans by 2030

At the COP17 biodiversity conference in December 2022, nearly 200 countries agreed to protect 30% of the planet's land and marine areas by 2030 and emphasized funding for conservation in developing nations....

Carbon Brief · 10 days ago · 2 min read

Science

Scientists discover four new frog species in remote Peru regions

Four new frog species have been identified in remote areas of Peru, highlighting the country's rich biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation efforts amid threats like climate change and habitat loss....

Phys.org · 14 days ago · 1 min read