16 images that will make you feel 'as free as a bird'
Now in its fourth year, the Bird Photographer of the Year competition received more than 13,500 entries from 63 countries, making 2019 its biggest year yet. Both professional and amateur photographers were encouraged to submit photos in the eight different…
Hurricanes drive the evolution of more aggressive spiders
Researchers who rush in after storms to study the behavior of spiders have found that extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones may have an evolutionary impact on populations living in storm-prone regions, where aggressive spiders have the best odds of survival.
Photo: Pair of tamarins spooning in a tree
Our photo of the day takes cute to a whole new level.
Mexico wants to run a tourist train through its Mayan heartland — should it?
Big public works like the Maya Train demand careful planning. But the environmental and social repercussions could be disastrous.
Plants could remove six years of carbon dioxide emissions — if we protect them
(Imperial College London) By analysing 138 experiments, researchers have mapped the potential of today’s plants and trees to store extra carbon by the end of the century.
Amazon rainforest absorbing less carbon than expected
(DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) An international team of scientists, including climate scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, found that accounting for phosphorus-deficient soils reduced projected carbon dioxide uptake by an average of 50% in the Amazon, compared to current estimates based on previous climate models that did not take into account phosphorus deficiency.
Connected forest networks on oil palm plantations key to protecting endangered species
(University of York) Set-aside patches of high-quality forest on palm oil plantations may help protect species like orangutans, as well as various species of insects, birds and bats — many of which are threatened with extinction in areas of Indonesia and Malaysia, where 85% of the world’s palm oil is produced.
How biomass helps farmers make the most of 'waste wood'
Trees are an important part of any farm. They reduce erosion and flooding, absorb air pollutants, provide habitat for insect-eating birds, and cast shade to help livestock stay cool. They produce crops, too, whether it’s fruit and nuts at an…
Tiny off-grid eco-cabin in Australia has everything you really need
Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.
Ban driven grouse shooting 2019 Day 6
We’re now on Day 6 and the e-petition calling for a ban of driven grouse shooting is over two thirds of the way towards a Westminster Hall debate. Here’s a map of where those signatures come from; Here are constituencies…
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