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Snowboarding
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

2026's historic snow drought is bad news for the West

Winter 2026 in the Western US experienced significant snow drought, impacting water supplies and raising concerns for summer.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Ominous warning for humanity as insects mysteriously 'fall silent'

Rapid global insect declines threaten pollination, food production, nutrient availability, and human health, signaling imminent ecological instability.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Ecological Medicine Taps Into Our Biophilic Inclinations

Ecological Medicine promotes restoring human connection with nature and non-human animals because individual and community health depend on healthy ecosystems.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Experts weigh in after girl attacked by sea lion in Monterey Co.: 'We're swimming in their backyard'

California has the highest population of sea lions in the U.S., with recent incidents highlighting the need for public awareness.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

'It needs more water': Calls grow for boosting Mono Lake by easing L.A.'s water reliance

"It's not in good shape right now," said Bartshé Miller, policy director of the nonprofit Mono Lake Committee. "There is systemic illness in the lake in terms of the health of the ecosystem, and it needs more water to recover to full health and vitality."
Environment
California
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

State board backs Newsom's plan to give water agencies more leeway in meeting rules

California's proposed water plan for the Delta aims to balance water management and ecosystem health, supported by Gov. Newsom but opposed by environmental groups.
San Jose Sharks
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Lethal algae bloom is over, but sickened marine mammals aren't safe yet

The harmful algae bloom in Southern California has subsided but remains a concern for future outbreaks and marine wildlife rehabilitation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Pesticides, antibiotics, animal medicines: the chemical cocktail seeping into our rivers

Chemicals from farmland and urban runoff are contaminating Britain's rivers, prompting scientists to study their impact on local ecosystems.
Coronavirus
fromNature
10 months ago

Two distinct host-specialized fungal species cause white-nose disease in bats - Nature

Two distinct cryptic species of Pseudogymnoascus destructans are affecting bat populations, altering their epidemiology and conservation strategies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Scientists fear whole UK food chain contaminated as study finds microplastics in bugs

Plastic pollution is contaminating Britain's food chain, affecting various invertebrates vital to ecological health.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food

Southern bent-wing bats can fly up to 150km in one night and are critically endangered.
They are tracked by researchers to understand their foraging patterns and habitat use.
Brooklyn
fromThe Oaklandside
10 months ago

Is Oakland's official bird doing OK? Some citizen scientists are worried

Birdsong indicates environmental health, but urban development threatens bird populations in Oakland.
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

How climate change is altering bird migration DW 05/09/2025

Migratory birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem health, contributing to food security—pollinating plants and controlling pests while on their epic journeys.
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