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Everything filed under climate and nature in our environment coverage, the 18 reports filed on it so far.
Alpine Zones Greening Across Northeastern North America
A 40-year satellite study reveals 69% of alpine zones in northeastern North America have significantly greened, driven by climate change and shaped...
AI tree species mapping boosts urban climate
Researchers have used AI to identify urban tree species from satellite and aerial imagery, enabling cities to make reforestation choices that improve
Eurasian and Iberian Lynx Populations Recover Across Europe
Europe's two lynx species are rebounding through rewilding efforts, with the Iberian lynx population now over 2,600 and the Eurasian lynx estimated at
Documentary explores deep-sea life ahead of mining threat
A new film follows scientists racing to document species in the Pacific's Clarion Clipperton Zone, a region targeted for deep-sea mining.
Migratory Bird Declines Signal Global Ecosystem Crisis
A BirdLife International report reveals 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, with 54% of shorebirds in steepest drop.
Jocotoco Antpitta Discovery Sparks Ecuador Conservation
The 1997 discovery of a new bird species, the jocotoco antpitta, led to the creation of the Jocotoco Foundation.
Arctic Ecosystem Adaptation Study Launches with $15m Grant
A six-year, $15 million US National Science Foundation project is investigating whether five interconnected Arctic species can evolve together to...
Amazon Freshwater Fish Diversity Critical to People
A new report reveals over 2,700 freshwater fish species in the Amazon Basin, many endemic, are vital for ecosystems and human communities but face...
Glowworms Reintroduced to North Yorkshire After Century
Endangered glowworms are shining again at a North Yorkshire nature reserve for the first time in a century, following a volunteer-led reintroduction
North Sea film reveals hidden marine life
A new documentary, 'North Sea, Nature Untamed', shows the region's overlooked biodiversity and examines the complex effects of fishing and windfarm
Sea sponge survives polluted port, hints at cleanup role
A 'chicken liver' sponge species thrived in a polluted Spanish harbour while others died, suggesting sponges could be used as a natural tool to clean...
Arctic polynya faces protection delay and ice paradox
A critical Arctic ecosystem known as the North Water polynya is undergoing rapid change, with warming causing potential ice increases.
England's trees threatened by El Niño winds
Experts warn high winds from a strong El Niño could cause widespread tree mortality in England, as species are already weakened by record heat and...
Cinereous vulture comeback continues as first chicks hatch in Iberian Highlands
The first chicks of the cinereous vulture have hatched in the Iberian Highlands, marking a significant milestone in the species' recovery across...
Caspian Tiger Returns to Kazakhstan After Decades of Extinction
A female caspian tiger has been released into a nature reserve in Kazakhstan, marking the first time the species has been reintroduced to the region...
Invasive Axis Deer in Hawaii Being Harvested for Food
Axis deer, an invasive species in Hawaii, are being culled and turned into food to help mitigate their destructive impact on the environment
Labour risks losing up to 50 seats to Greens over North Sea drilling approval
Internal Green party research suggests Labour could lose dozens of seats at the next election if the government approves new North Sea oil and gas...
Marine Heatwaves Affect Life in British Seas
A surge in marine heatwaves is causing shifts in marine life, with some species moving away from warmer waters, while others are appearing for the...