Bees are good for world. We need them so it’s best to protect the things that help them and it turns out that heather, a pretty purple flower, is stuffed full of a “medicine” that helps our winged friends fight off parasites. But heather is having a rough time of it due to disappearing habitat.
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UK Animals are in Danger – one in seven species faced with extinction
Animals in the UK are in trouble. Current numbers show that one in seven species are in danger of extinction and 41% are in decline. This is not great. The changes we make to our world, particularly in agriculture and climate change, is causing harm to the creatures we share the planet with.
Read MorePlant Native Plants – local plants attract nature and makes for beautiful outdoor spaces
Fall is upon us so you’re probably not thinking much about your gardens. But something to keep in mind for next year’s layout: Go native. Planting native plants in your yards and gardens will help attract local birds and insects which helps maintain ecosystems.
Read MoreRights of Nature Laws – new laws would give lakes, trees, and land rights
If you’ve been on the internet for a any length of time you’ve probably read the meme about the tree that owns itself. This delightful story may actually hold some guidance for how we should treat nature in the future. There’s a growing movement to assign Rights of Nature laws could change how we interact with it.
Read MoreChemicals Found in Dolphins – invisible pollution has consequences
There’s a lot of discussion about the pollution that we can see, namely plastic in most cases. But lets not forget that it’s not just the bags that are a problem for the environment, we use a lot of chemicals and those chemicals are getting into the ecosystem too. A new study has found very high levels of toxic chemicals in bottle-nose dolphins.
Read MoreThe Great Sundew – this hungry little plant is getting a second chance
Some good news from the world of plants. The Great Sundew, an endangered species native to parts of England, is getting a second chance in the wild as a new conservation effort has started up. Might be worth noting that despite it’s gentle name, these little guys are carnivorous.
Read MoreSustainable Palm Oil – a little bit goes a long way
You probably never, ever think about palm oil but it’s in just about everything that we eat as well as many hygiene products. A wonder oil! Too bad that farming it is devastating to the environment which is why a movement for sustainable palm oil exists and you should support it.
Read MoreAmazon Fires – the man made blaze is bad news for emissions
If you haven’t heard by now, the Amazon is on fire. This isn’t a wildfire, like the types you see in Spain or California during dry seasons, these fires are man made and the last step in deforestation of the area. Although the rain forest can have dry spells, they are nothing like the devastation that these man made fires are causing.
Read MoreCoral Reefs Bounce Back – given some time to heal, some reefs are showing new signs of life
Coral reefs are important habitats for sea life not to mention living creatures all of their own. Trawling really did a number on many reefs that was so terrible it was expected that those reefs would never recover. But good news! After some time protected from humanity, they’re appear to be bouncing back.
Read MoreThe Ground Is Getting Hotter – conservation can help
When we think of climate change, we think of the ocean and air heating up to be unlivable and those are problems, yes, but the ground is also going to heat up and that’s happening faster than the others. This is bad news for plants which is bad news for us. But there are things we can do to help.
Read MoreBalloons Are Killing Birds – here are some other options
Balloons are so lovely. Just lots of fun, they really brighten things up! But maybe it’s time to retire them because they’re killing seabirds. Balloons float away and end up in and near waterways where birds eat them and then die. It’s not a good thing. Maybe try some of these alternatives for your next party.
Read MorePhoto Recognition to Save Animals – the same system that tags you may help stop trafficking
The trafficking of chimpanzees is a problem. Many animals lose their lives to this crime. In order to help save them, researchers are turning to facial recognition technology but not for criminals, for the chimps!
Read MoreUsing AI Cameras To Save Animals – these cameras can help stop poachers and protect wildlife
Poachers are a real problem for many animals. Despite conservation efforts, these people continue to hunt endangered species for monetary gain. Where man power is hard to come by, technology has an answer in the form of an AI Camera that can catch poachers in action.
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