The governor of a province in a mountainous region of the country’s north sought to euthanize the bear, known as JJ4, but a court is reviewing the matter.
Tag: Endangered and Extinct Species
As Temperatures Rise, Melbourne’s Bats Get Their Own Sprinkler System
On the hottest days, a refreshing mist will cool down flying foxes, which have suffered mass death in Australian heat waves.
In Taiwan’s Waters, a Hunt for Tiny, Wriggling ‘Gold’
For generations, people have fished for baby eels in the island’s estuaries. But they seem to be getting harder to find.
Sunflower Sea Stars Are Set to Get Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Sunflower sea stars, hit by a “climate-fueled pandemic,” play a key role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced.
Your Monday Briefing: China’s Post-Covid Economic Goal
Also, Russia tries to cut off Bakhmut, and countries reach an ocean biodiversity deal.
How Widespread Are These Toxic Chemicals? They’re Everywhere.
Researchers created a map showing where PFAS compounds, linked to cancer in humans, have been detected in wildlife. It spans the globe.
How Climate Change Is Spreading Malaria in Africa
The mosquitoes that transmit the disease dramatically increased their range over the last century as temperatures warmed, scientists reported.
Ecuador Moves to Expand Drilling in the Amazon
A novel idea to leave the country’s vast oil reserves in the ground fizzled for lack of international support. Now, struggling under painful debt, the government wants to expand drilling in the rainforest.
COP15 Biodiversity Talks: Countries Sign On to “30×30” Conservation Plan
Roughly 190 nations, aiming to halt a dangerous decline in biodiversity, agreed to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and seas. The United States is not officially a participant.
Crucial Talks on Preserving Nature Are on Now. Here Are the Key Issues.
Negotiators from around the world are meeting in Canada in an effort to halt, and reverse, staggering declines in wildlife.