Biodiversity: where the world is making progress – and where it's not
The world missed all 20 targets for stemming the tide of biodiversity loss. But there has been some progress over the last decade.
Tom Oliver, Professor of Applied Ecology, University of Reading •
conversation
Sept. 30, 2020 • ~8 min
Sept. 30, 2020 • ~8 min
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One of Earth's most biodiverse habitats lies off the Scottish west coast – but climate change could wipe it out
Maerl beds are the coral reefs of the British Isles. But like their tropical counterparts, they're threatened by climate change.
Cornelia Simon-Nutbrown, PhD Candidate in Marine Conservation, Heriot-Watt University •
conversation
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~6 min
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~6 min
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One of Earth's most biodiverse habitats lies off the Scottish coast – but climate change could wipe it out
Maerl beds are the coral reefs of the British Isles. But like their tropical counterparts, they're threatened by climate change.
Cornelia Simon-Nutbrown, PhD Candidate in Marine Conservation, Heriot-Watt University •
conversation
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~6 min
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~6 min
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'Extinction: The Facts': Attenborough's new documentary is surprisingly radical
A conservation scientist interviewed on the programme says Sir David tells it like it is.
Julia P G Jones, Professor of Conservation Science, Bangor University •
conversation
Sept. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
Sept. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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Coconut oil production threatens five times more species than palm oil – new findings
The coconut – an icon of unspoiled tropical idylls – causes more environmental harm than many people realise.
Erik Meijaard, Adjunct Professor of Conservation, University of Kent •
conversation
July 6, 2020 • ~7 min
July 6, 2020 • ~7 min
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