Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~2 min
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UK allows emergency use of bee-harming pesticide
In 2018, the EU and UK imposed an almost-total ban because of the serious damage it could cause.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~3 min
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Global map of bees created in conservation first
The data will help protect vital pollinators and could lead to new bee discoveries, say scientists.
Nov. 20, 2020 • ~3 min
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South Georgia whaling: Antarctic art marks a dark past
Michael Visocchi's work memorialises the many animals killed by the whale hunters of South Georgia.
Nov. 18, 2020 • ~3 min
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The Somali man who has a scorpion named after him
Somali environmentalist Ahmed Ibrahim Awale hopes it will inspire African researchers.
Nov. 4, 2020 • ~6 min
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Cheaper to prevent pandemics than 'cure' them
Preventing pandemics could be more than 100 times cheaper than tackling their deadly effects.
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~6 min
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Prince William and Sir David Attenborough launch green 'Nobel'
The Duke of Cambridge and Sir David launch the biggest environmental award ever.
Oct. 8, 2020 • ~9 min
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Covid-19: Funding crisis threatens zoos' vital conservation work
The body that represents British zoos says they are facing the biggest cash crisis in their history.
Oct. 1, 2020 • ~6 min
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Biodiversity: Why the nature crisis matters, in five graphics
Human destruction of nature has led to the extinction of many plants and animals.
Sept. 30, 2020 • ~4 min
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