From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean
As nations meet in Colombia to confront species and ecosystem loss, the onus is on the global north to put science and collaboration at the heart of the issue, says Angela McLean, the UK’s chief scientific adviser
Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says
A report by the World Resources Institute shows that rapidly expanding mining operations are causing widespread destruction of tropical primary rainforests and protected areas, raising carbon emissions and displacing Indigenous communities.
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Closure Updates
While most of Polk County’s parks and boat ramps have reopened following Hurricane Milton, some areas remain closed to the public or have limited access. Sections of environmental lands and stormwater sites may still be wet or underwater. Opening:. Bone Valley ATV Park. The park will operate on Saturday...
Want genuine progress towards restoring nature? Follow these 4 steps
“Nature positive” is seemingly everywhere. Two weeks ago, Australia hosted the first Global Nature Positive Summit. This week, nations are meeting in Colombia for a global biodiversity summit to discuss progress on nature positive commitments. Nature positive has a simple meaning: ensuring more nature in future than there is now. Making it a reality is the hard part. It’s necessary because nature is in trouble. Once common species are becoming threatened and threatened species are going extinct. Humans, too, will be severely impacted. When ecosystems are healthy, they provide vital benefits. Insects pollinate crops, trees slow floodwaters, earthworms, fungi...