Anaëlle Durfort, a dedicated researcher pursuing her PhD in ecology at the esteemed University of Montpellier, France, has embarked on a remarkable journey to uncover the hidden connections between biodiversity and climate change. Her study delves into the intricate world of carbon sequestration in marine animals, offering insights that illuminate the profound interplay between these...Read More

Tropical forests, renowned for their astonishing biodiversity, have long puzzled scientists with the coexistence of numerous tree species within a confined area. Shedding light on this enigma, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have delved into the spatial distribution of adult trees, revealing a fascinating aspect of their arrangement. Published in the journal...Read More

Addressing biodiversity loss is a crucial component in the fight against climate change, serving both mitigation and adaptation efforts. The context is particularly pressing in Asia, a region known for its exceptional biodiversity. However, private finance involvement in this critical endeavor is still in its nascent stages, according to Federated Hermes’ Ingrid Kukuljan (pictured, left)...Read More

Good news tends to be scarce in the international conservation arena, so the recent confirmation of the presence of a wild cheetah in Djibouti after an absence of more than 30 years from this Horn of Africa country had wildlife researchers smiling broadly. But one cheetah doesn’t necessarily make a population, they warned. Cheetahs are...Read More

It’s impossible to turn on the TV, listen to the radio or scroll social media without hearing about real-world climate impacts. July is the hottest month on record. The United Nations has declared an era of global boiling. Europe and North America are experiencing record-breaking heat waves while Antarctic sea ice levels have fallen to record lows. Scientists are concerned that...Read More

1 Name of call State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) Cooperative Agreements FY 2024 Funding agency Health Resources and Services Administration Deadline October 30th , 2023 Grant summary The purpose of PCA funding is to provide training and technical assistance to support health centers provide comprehensive, high-quality, equitable primary health care. Link   https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html...Read More

Amid blistering heatwaves, July is “virtually certain” to be the world’s warmest month on record, say scientists. So hot has the month been to date that researchers are confident the 2019 record will be broken, even with several days to go. UN chief Antonio Guterres said the planet is entering an “era of global boiling”....Read More

The total number of climate change court cases has more than doubled since 2017 and is growing worldwide. These findings, published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University, show that climate litigation is becoming an integral part of securing climate action and justice. The report, Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review, is...Read More

We might one step closer to a giant solar shade that could help cool the Earth. We all know that seeking shade is one of the best ways to escape the heat. But could a giant ‘sun umbrella’ help block harmful UV rays and cool the Earth? That’s the latest idea from a US astronomer...Read More

Four decades of conservation spending totaling more than $9 billion in inflation-adjusted tax dollars has failed to improve stocks of wild salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, according to Oregon State University research. The study led by William Jaeger of the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences is based on an analysis of 50...Read More