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The Florida Panther: Preserving the Peninsula’s Wilderness
Veiled by the luscious resorts, vibrant theme parks and crystal-white sands of Florida, an ancient wilderness lives on. The ancestors of...
Constant Tedder
Apr 22, 20204 min read
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Endangered Sea Turtles Thriving Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Marine researchers in Florida say that COVID-19 restrictions that have kept humans and harmful waste off beaches are benefiting the...
Constant Tedder
Apr 20, 20202 min read
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Using Oysters as a Flood Defence Strategy
Rising sea levels and increased frequency of flooding are now common occurrences under the climate crisis. In the United States,...
Constant Tedder
Apr 16, 20204 min read
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China Bans Wildlife Trade: Will it Work?
A positive side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic- besides reduced emissions– is the focus and response to the illegal wildlife trade,...
Constant Tedder
Apr 13, 20204 min read
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UN Biodiversity Chief Calls for a Permanent Ban on Wildlife Markets
The UN’s biodiversity chief has called for a global ban on wildlife markets- such as the one in Wuhan, China, believed to be the starting...
Constant Tedder
Apr 9, 20206 min read
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Blue Whales are Making a Comeback in the Atlantic
Scientists have discovered large numbers of blue whales in the Atlantic Ocean near the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia after years...
Constant Tedder
Apr 9, 20204 min read
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The Destructive Truth Behind Aquariums
Saltwater aquariums are aesthetic displays of reef systems that are placed inside homes or public spaces to evoke a sense of calm. Less...
Constant Tedder
Apr 7, 20205 min read
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Number of Chinstrap Penguins Fall As Temperatures Rise In The Antarctic
The climate crisis, combined with increased human activity in the Antarctic Peninsula, has led to a decrease in populations of Chinstrap...
Constant Tedder
Apr 6, 20203 min read
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Remembering Africa’s ‘Forgotten Five’
While Africa’s ‘Big Five’ is arguably the most popular group of animals on the continent, the term shining light on their path to...
Constant Tedder
Mar 11, 20205 min read
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The Plight of the Orangutans: Finding Hope in an Uncertain Future
The world’s orangutans are facing dire straits. As the palm oil and illegal logging industries continue to boom, critical orangutan...
Constant Tedder
Mar 6, 20203 min read
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How Wax Worms Can Be Used to Fight Plastic Waste
In light of the plastic waste crisis plaguing the planet, a novel solution could lie in a type of worm that can biodegrade plastic. Could...
Constant Tedder
Mar 5, 20203 min read
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Conch and the Wider Problem of Unsustainable Fishing
Unsustainable fishing threatens many aspects of human life, degrading ecosystems and creating socio-economic instability for many...
Constant Tedder
Feb 28, 20204 min read
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Swarms of Locusts Plaguing East Africa Reveal Climate Change Vulnerability
Massive swarms of locusts have swept across much of East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, decimating food...
Constant Tedder
Feb 24, 20204 min read
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What Shrinking Insect Populations Mean for the Planet
A study of global insect populations has revealed that 40% of the world’s insect species are threatened with extinction. This revelation...
Constant Tedder
Jan 15, 20203 min read
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Whales: The Rainforests of the Sea
While commercial whaling is banned, it is estimated that at least 1 500 large whales are killed each year. While the problem of dwindling...
Constant Tedder
Jan 1, 20203 min read
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Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Fighting the Climate Crisis with Nature
As cities are forced to adapt to the challenges of the climate crisis, communities are moving away from traditional engineered responses...
Constant Tedder
Dec 30, 20194 min read
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A Third of Tropical African Flora are at Risk of Extinction
A new study has indicated that 31.7% of tropical African flora species are at risk of going extinct, affecting those countries that rely...
Constant Tedder
Dec 19, 20193 min read
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Oil and Trouble: A Third of Brazil’s Coastline Stained From Oil Spill
The surge in fires that tore through the Amazon rainforest this year made headlines around the world and stirred up controversy for the...
Constant Tedder
Dec 17, 20193 min read
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What Satellite Imagery Tells Us About Vegetation in the Mu Us Desert
Earth.Org analysed satellite data to assess the changes in vegetation and land cover in the Mu Us desert in North-western China from 1985...
Constant Tedder
Dec 6, 20193 min read
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Shenzhen Skyscrapers Threaten Migratory Bird Populations in Hong Kong Wetland
Nestled between the hills north of Hong Kong and the breathtaking skyline of Shenzhen lies Deep Bay, semi-encircled by the Ramsar site of...
Constant Tedder
Nov 22, 20193 min read
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