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Existing data too biased to provide accurate global biodiversity trends

Current monitoring data is unable to provide a precise global picture of local biodiversity richness trends.

Stabilising grassland ecosystems requires time to recover from lost species

A new study by the University of Zurich analysed the stability of plant biomass production over two decades.

Economic degrowth policies will be effective in fighting climate change

Degrowth policies can be effective in fighting climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, as well as securing human needs and well-being.

Environmental DNA successfully assesses changes in marine biodiversity

Environmental DNA has been found to successfully assess changes in marine biodiversity when key implementation steps are followed.

Zero-deforestation policies have had little impact on Amazon forest clearance

Researchers say corporate zero-deforestation policies only reduced tree clearance in the Brazilian Amazon by 1.6% between 2006 and 2015.

New methods of biodiversity monitoring to be created

A biodiversity monitoring project has been developed to ensure that comprehensive EU policies around biodiversity can be created.

Detecting changes in marine ecosystems

University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that changes in marine ecosystems are going undetected due to inefficient existing tools.

Exploring the long-term effects of drought

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck are predicting future climate conditions to examine the effects of drought.

Road salt: The silent threat to urban lakes

The use of de-icing salts to clear roads and sidewalks in winter is a stressor of lake ecosystems. New research from the Ecohydrology Research...

Utilising Artificial Intelligence to protect bees from pesticides

A research team from Oregon State University’s College of Engineering has employed Artificial Intelligence to help protect bees from pesticides. Cory Simon, Assistant Professor of...

Climate change: A threat to Africa’s biodiversity

A research team, including PhD student Carola Martens, from Senckenberg and South Africa’s Stellenbosch University, has investigated how climate change could pose a threat...

Scientists examine issues that impact marine and coastal biodiversity

An international research team, including Lancaster University, has revealed a list of 15 issues and the potential impact they could have on marine and...

Scientists highlight the necessity of improving the ecology of the Amazon

An international research team, including Lancaster University, have discovered what actions are required to improve the Amazon’s ecology. An international team of scientists from Brazil...

The Bezos Earth Fund: Supporting marine conservation

The Bezos Earth Fund announced its first ocean conservation grant on 27 June 2022, to contribute towards supporting marine conservation. The Bezos Earth Fund (BEF)...

Refuting the negative impacts of climate change on bees

A research team from Simon Fraser University has investigated the negative impacts of climate change on bees and their populations. Rising temperatures negatively impact bee...

Scientists strengthen global efforts to manage vulnerable marine habitats

A research team from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has standardised a method for strengthening global efforts to manage vulnerable marine habitats. Measuring...

Encouraging community-based management of Japanese ecosystems

The perceptions of ecosystem services have been investigated to encourage community-based management and conservation. Cherry blossoms: Vital in gaining communal support in conservation Scientists at the...

Sensor network technology: To predict changes in the forest ecosystem

A research team from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg has developed sensor network technology to predict changes in the forest ecosystem. Innovative sensor technology for harsh forest environments A...

Wind farm sound pollution could impact marine mammal behaviour

A new study has found that sound pollution caused by offshore wind farms could disrupt the normal behaviour of marine mammals. In the event that...

Predicting the movement of species with computer simulations

A collaborative team of researchers, including the University of Reading, have developed computer simulations to predict the movement of species. Scientists have observed that moths...

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