Tag: biodiversity
We ignore thousands of threatened plant species at our own peril
Kokia drynarioides is a small but significant flowering tree endemic to Hawaii’s dry forests. Native Hawaiians used its large, scarlet flowers to...
Biodiversity can help coral reefs survive in current climate crisis
Coral reefs, often referred to as “the rainforests of the seas,” are currently facing a variety of threats from ocean warming and...
How Indigenous peoples won a landmark victory protecting the Amazon from...
The Waorani people of Ecuador won a historic lawsuit to save their homes – and the planet – from destruction.
Indigenous peoples go to court to save the Amazon from oil...
Historic lawsuit launched by the Waorani people of Ecuador to save their homes – and our planet – from destruction.
‘Terrifying’: Rapid loss of biodiversity placing global food supplies at risk...
"This should be at the top of every news bulletin and every government's agenda around the world."
Google searches reveal public interest in conservation is rising
Public interest in both conservation and climate change seems to be rising, a new study has found.
New study analyzes biggest threats to Southeast Asian biodiversity
Southeast Asia is a global biodiversity hotspot – but with about 4 billion people living in the region, the pressures on that biodiversity are severe.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).