Tag: Conservation efforts
Study: Land Restoration Success Needs <0.27% Global GDP - Eco-Friendly
Recent research suggests that global land restoration efforts are not only feasible but also economically viable. A study conducted by Regreening Africa in Ghana on July 5, 2022, revealed that fulfilling existing land restoration...
The Impact of ‘Beauty Bias’ on Wildlife Conservation: A Concern for Public and Researchers
Conservation Efforts: Pretty Privilege PersistsSo, like, when we talk about wildlife and plant conservation, there’s this thing called “pretty privilege” that’s, like, everywhere. People tend to donate more moolah to help out the animals...
Global Conservation Projects Face Impact of USAID Funding Cuts
So, on February 3, there's this guy, Elon Musk, who decided to share his weekend activities on social media. He typed something like, "Spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper. Could gone...
Malayan Tiger Population Decline: A Critical Situation – Inside Climate News
So, like, there's this thing happening in Malaysia where logging and palm oil plantations are spreading like wildfire. I mean, it's really messing with the wildlife's homes, especially the critically endangered Malayan tigers. It's...
England Reintroduces Beavers for Nature Recovery – EcoWatch
After centuries of absence, beavers are making a comeback in England, marking a significant step toward nature recovery and conservation. These industrious creatures, once hunted to extinction in the 16th century for their meat,...
UN COP16: Countries Support $200-Billion Biodiversity Conservation Plan
The COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference recently concluded in Rome, with countries pledging $200 billion annually by 2030 to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. While this agreement marks a significant step forward, critics argue that more...
Conservation Funding Favors Large Vertebrates Over Lesser-Known Species
Conservation Funding: A Closer Look at the Disparities in Support for Endangered SpeciesWhen we think of conservation efforts, our minds may conjure images of majestic elephants, powerful rhinoceroses, or colorful parrots. These larger, dynamic...
Solving America’s Avocado Obsession: Protecting Mexico’s Forests
America's insatiable appetite for avocados has fueled a green gold rush that is now endangering Mexico's forests. The surge in demand for the creamy fruit has led to the rapid expansion of avocado orchards...
Threat to $5 Billion Great Lakes Fishery: Federal Firings
The Threat to $5 Billion Great Lakes Fishery: Federal FiringsSweeping layoffs of federal employees have shaken the program tasked with controlling the invasive sea lamprey eel that poses a threat to fish populations across...
Climate Change and Public Parks: Uniting Communities for Sustainability
The EXPLORE Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to enhance outdoor access, was recently passed by Congress in 2024. This success highlighted a common love for nature that transcends political divisions, paving the...