"Plants And Their Pollinators Are Increasingly Out Of Sync"
"As global temperatures rise and seasons shift, bees and other pollinators are missing critical connections with flowers and crops."
Source: Grist, 07/31/2024
Biodiversity
Things related to the web of life; ecology; wildlife; endangered species
Track Harmful Algal Blooms With Data. Avoid Bad Clams
It’s summertime and the living is easy for algae that can be hazardous to human health. Climate heating and agricultural pollution are making the problem worse. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores useful sources of data for tracking trends. Plus, tips on how to use the data for local reporting on the risks posed by this seasonal threat.
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"Not a B Movie: Sharks Are Ingesting Cocaine In The Ocean, Scientists Find"
"Scientists in Brazil have come up with the first evidence that sharks are being exposed to cocaine."
Source: NPR, 07/26/2024
"Andean Condor In Rehab Highlights Conservation Challenges"
"An Andean condor being treated in Chile with lead in its blood, a pellet embedded in its skull and a satellite tracker from Argentina highlights the challenges of conserving this endangered bird."
Source: Reuters, 07/24/2024
"Florida Grasshopper Sparrow: Scientists Hail Resurgence Of Endangered Bird"
"Sparrows were taken into captivity after numbers dwindled – and this week experts released 1,000th bird back into wild".
Source: Guardian, 07/24/2024
Anti-Whaling Campaigner Paul Watson Arrested In Greenland, Faces Extradition
"Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan."
Source: AP, 07/23/2024
Sniffing Out Invasive Plant Species — Conservation Canines in Action
Plant species that take root outside their normal range and spread aggressively are wreaking havoc in ecosystems worldwide. But specially trained detection dogs are on the job, following their noses to find the invaders so they can be eradicated. Contributor Nancy Castaldo reports on a demo of this conservation tool by a scent-savvy Lab and his devoted handler.
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"Where Are All The Bats? – Alarm As Numbers Fall In England"
"Conservation groups across England are seeing more malnourished bats, as wildlife experts warn the washout summer is driving down the insects, butterflies and moths they feed on."
Source: Guardian, 07/22/2024
"Maryland Wants Invasive Fish Out Of The Water — And On Your Dinner Table"
"As northern snakehead and blue catfish continue to proliferate, the state is trying to get more people to eat them."
Source: Washington Post, 07/19/2024
"What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Environment"
"If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A."
Source: NYTimes, 07/17/2024
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