It is said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused $65 billion in damage to Ukraine’s ecosystems. Correct? I asked AI. Yes, that’s correct. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly since Russia’s invasion in 2022, has had a devastating impact on the country’s ecosystems. Estimates …
NEWS AND COMMENT: This has been an ongoing discussion for a long time and many people know about it. It’s about the destruction of the Amazon rainforest a place which is the habitat of perhaps millions of different species and millions of animals and plant …
Eco-friendly tyre solutions to help minimise non-exhaust pollution by Michael Broad Tyre wear pollution has now surpassed vehicle exhaust emissions as a major source of pollution from vehicles, particularly due to advancements in exhaust control technologies like catalytic converters and the rise of electric vehicles, …
My interpretation of this Chinese study is that street lighting can make the leaves of urban trees lining streets tougher which makes them harder for insects to eat or too tough to eat. As insects are near the bottom of the food chain for many …
Air pollution created through human behaviour is perhaps the most damaging aspect of our lives. It doesn’t just cause global warming which is an existential crisis for humankind and the wildlife on the planet for which we have responsibility, it may also damage our DNA …
The Times reports that the much-vaunted UK tree-planting goals have not been met by all four of the UK’s nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The failure to meet these goals has prevented the creation of woodland the size of Birmingham, England. During the …
Nature enthusiasts, animal advocates, and conservationists will be relieved to hear that two individuals have been charged in relation to the cutting down of the iconic 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree. The incident garnered widespread media attention, as the tree was a renowned landmark. It attracted …
The rate at which the Amazon rainforest is being destroyed has fallen sharply thanks to a different political climate and committed conservationists. It is a tiny spark of optimism in the world of conservation and for those fighting to end deforestation. Deforestation is a terrible …
We know that trees absorb carbon dioxide and water and through the process of photosynthesis they create glucose which supports the tree. Essentially, they remove carbon dioxide, a global warming gas, from the atmosphere and therefore planting trees should help protect the planet from long-term …
