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Imminent Extinction:Two Newly Discovered Species Of Amazonian Fish Are Threatened By Deforestation

Two newly discovered species of Amazonian fish are facing imminent extinction due to deforestation, warns a new study.

Zenger

6 books about the climate crisis that offer hope

Coral bleaching, floods, bushfire, biodiversity decline and extinction – as we witness the effects of climate change, amid a stream of reports warning of the cost of government inaction, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.

The Conversation

Scientists eavesdrop on an ancient river giant: the lake sturgeon

Lake sturgeon used to be common in rivers and lakes from Minnesota to Louisiana. Now the species is near extinction. Scientists are implanting radio transmitters to see how they can help save them.

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I want my vote to count for nature: how do the major parties stack up?

The animals and plants at risk of extinction finally made it onto the political agenda last week, as Labor and the Greens launched biodiversity policies ahead of the federal election.

The Conversation

Gape In Horror At Extinction Rebellion’s Zombie Koala Blinky, Who Returned For A Syd Protest

Nightmare fuel > fossil fuels.

Pedestrian.tv

Pink pigeons in Mauritius made a remarkable comeback from near-extinction – but are still losing genetic diversity

Back in the 1980s there were just ten or so pink pigeons left in the wild. Known to scientists as Nesoenas mayeri, the species is found only on Mauritius, the Indian Ocean island that was once home to the dodo. Like the dodo, the pink pigeon made an easy target…

The Conversation

The greatest sci-fi epic on HBO Max reveals a provocative scientific debate

Is 'Jurassic Park' closer to becoming a reality? Experts explain the science behind de-extinction technology and whether it could revive dinosaurs.

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We'll continue our disruptive protests, Extinction Rebellion vows

Climate change protesters insist Government will not stop their activities and announce plans for new action from September

Wales Online

Extinction Rebellion threaten to send ‘millions of people on to the streets’ after government crackdown

The Public Order Bill seeks to outlaw tactics in England and Wales such as protesters “locking on” to public transport infrastructure or gluing themselves to roads

Evening Standard

Extinction Rebellion to bring ‘millions on to streets’ amid protest law change

The new Public Order Bill proposes harsher sentences and new criminal offences for those involved in some types of protest.

The Independent UK

As mass extinctions loom, these philosophers could help us rediscover our place among other animals

Children think that pigs are as deserving of kindness as dogs and cats, and as readily condemn cruelty to hamsters as cruelty to other children, a recent study has shown. The moral hierarchy of animals – with humans at the top, followed by pets, farm animals and pests – that…

The Conversation

Queen's Speech: Boris Johnson to announce crackdown on Extinction Rebellion style protests

The speech will see 38 new laws unveiled

Chronicle Live

Greens announce plan to have zero extinctions by 2030, as they outline $24 billion environmental policy

The Australian Greens announced a plan to end all extinctions by 2030 and create an "independent cop" to enforce stronger environmental laws, as part of their $24 billion Green Australia policy.

ABC News

Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis

Nature in Aotearoa New Zealand is in serious trouble. With many of our species and habitats at risk of disappearing forever, the government’s 2020 biodiversity strategy sets the scene in stark terms:

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The Hindu

Future looms dark for 48% of bird species

The State of the World’s Birds says 13.5% of 10,994 recognised extant species are currently threatened with extinction

Salon

What, me worry about climate?

A very human way of thinking is limiting our ability to stop the climate apocalypse. Some of us can overcome it

Chronicle Live

From brink of extinction to champions - Mike Williamson's Gateshead FC lift National League North title

The Heed lifted the National League North title in front of a big crowd at the International Stadium

ABC News

Feral-free zones plan in South East NSW to bring native mammals back from the brink of extinction

Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world, but proposed feral-free zones in NSW national parks may help some species survive.

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Zenger

Whole-Scaled Slaughter: Ugly Reptiles Facing Extinction, Say Experts

During the 15-year research project, 961 scientists from 24 countries were involved.

Zenger

Tree Wrecked: Dinosaur Extinction Slowed Down Evolution Of Plants

Scientists participating in the study were also able to determine how profound the changes were.

Reuters

Emperor Penguin at serious risk of extinction due to climate change

The emperor penguin, which roams Antarctica's frozen tundra and chilly seas, is at severe risk of extinction in the next 30 to 40 years as a result of climate change, an expert from the Argentine Antarctic Institute (IAA) warned.

Reason

Stop Using 'Too Hot' Climate Models, Says Nature Commentary

And avoid implausible, worst-case scenarios for greenhouse gas emissions too.

The Conversation

Australia's next government must tackle our collapsing ecosystems and extinction crisis

Australia’s remarkable animals, plants and ecosystems are world-renowned, and rightly so.

The Guardian - UK

Blow for Barclays as 20% of shareholders reject climate strategy

Bank plan meets opposition after environmental protesters disrupt AGM in Manchester

The Conversation

Removing alien plants can save water: we measured how much

Humans’ relationship with nature is broken. We’re transforming the Earth so dramatically that almost one million plant and animals species face extinction. Losing species unravels the tapestry of nature, changing how ecosystems function and, ultimately, damaging society too.

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