Why invasive ants are a silent threat to our ecosystems
Invasive ants are a major threat to biodiversity, according to a study.
Maximillian Tercel, PhD candidate, Cardiff University
• conversation
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~6 min
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~6 min
Asian hornets make UK their latest target – here’s why they’re such a threat to European bees
Invasive Asian hornets are a top predator of bees in the UK – and sightings are starting to soar.
Philip Donkersley, Senior Research Associate in Entomology, Lancaster University •
conversation
Sept. 13, 2023 • ~8 min
Sept. 13, 2023 • ~8 min
Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage worldwide: 4 essential reads
According to a new UN report, invasive species do more than US$423 billion in damage worldwide every year. Four articles explore examples, from mollusks to poisonous fish.
Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Cities Editor, The Conversation •
conversation
Sept. 6, 2023 • ~7 min
Sept. 6, 2023 • ~7 min
India was a tree planting laboratory for 200 years – here are the results
Plantations of exotic trees from the mid-19th century onwards devastated Indian ecosystems.
Dhanapal Govindarajulu, Postgraduate Researcher, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester •
conversation
Aug. 10, 2023 • ~8 min
Aug. 10, 2023 • ~8 min
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