The Anthropocene is not an epoch − but the age of humans is most definitely underway
Scientists have been debating the start of the Anthropocene Epoch for 15 years. I was part of those discussions, and I agree with the vote rejecting it.
March 5, 2024 • ~7 min
Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood
The nutritional needs of bees are complex and monoculture crops aren’t providing a diverse diet. Introducing more diverse wildflower meadows and green spaces could benefit wild pollinators.
March 1, 2024 • ~6 min
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works
England’s new ‘biodiversity net gain’ policy is ambitious, but researchers have identified flaws and loopholes.
Feb. 15, 2024 • ~7 min
Pesticides urgently need reform – the UK’s overdue action plan must make these drastic changes
The six-year-late UK national action plan for the sustainable use of pesticides is finally due but experts doubt it will be radical enough.
Feb. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
How trophy fishing can have a sustainable future
Trophy fishing is a big threat to some of the most threatened species of fish, but there are ways to adapt the sport with marine conservation in mind.
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~7 min
The palm tree that lives beneath the rainforest floor
A recently discovered palm tree has an unusual survival strategy - it flowers and fruits beneath the ground
Jan. 24, 2024 • ~6 min
Old forests are critically important for slowing climate change and merit immediate protection from logging
President Biden has called for protecting large, old trees from logging, but many of them could be cut while the regulatory process grinds forward.
Jan. 19, 2024 • ~8 min
What happens to the ocean if we take out all the fish? A marine ecologist explains the complex roles fish play in their ecosystem
There are so many fish in the ocean that if you took them out, important habitats and food sources for many creatures would be lost.
Jan. 8, 2024 • ~6 min
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