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The burning issue of peat fires
For the first time, scientists can accurately measure heat & intensity of ancient fires, offering crucial insights for managing environment today Peat fires are some of the largest and most persistent fires on Earth. In 2019, huge fires smouldered for…
2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record
More than half of butterfly species across UK in long-term decline – but there are ways to help boost numbers Vital for pollination, as well as a much-needed food source…
With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?
Amid the biggest natural disaster since Trump first announced USAID cuts, discover which countries are providing relief to Myanmar In Myanmar, disasters are compounding. Even before a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake…
New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA
British Geological Survey maps are poised to aid conservation of one of the largest marine-protected areas in the world A new set of maps produced by the British Geological Survey…
New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia
Tiny snail – measuring less than 2mm wide – with semi-transparent body found in karst limestone hills of western Cambodia They’re the same size as the tip of a crayon.…
The burning issue of peat fires
For the first time, scientists can accurately measure heat & intensity of ancient fires, offering crucial insights for managing environment today Peat fires are some of the largest and most persistent fires on Earth. In 2019, huge fires smouldered for…
2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record
More than half of butterfly species across UK in long-term decline – but there are ways to help boost numbers Vital for pollination, as well as a much-needed food source…
With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?
Amid the biggest natural disaster since Trump first announced USAID cuts, discover which countries are providing relief to Myanmar In Myanmar, disasters are compounding. Even before a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake…
New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA
British Geological Survey maps are poised to aid conservation of one of the largest marine-protected areas in the world A new set of maps produced by the British Geological Survey…
New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia
Tiny snail – measuring less than 2mm wide – with semi-transparent body found in karst limestone hills of western Cambodia They’re the same size as the tip of a crayon.…
The burning issue of peat fires
For the first time, scientists can accurately measure heat & intensity of ancient fires, offering crucial insights for managing environment…