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Climate change set to cause serious habitat loss for insects
If temperatures rise by 3ºC, Prof Warren said ecosystem services would be “greatly reduced”. Limiting global warming to 1.5ºC ‘would...
Third of protected areas destroyed by humans – study
Researchers found industrial agriculture inside places set aside for nature conservation. Study finds highways and cities occurring inside protected areas...
EU court backs neonicotinoids ban
A recent report found that all neonicotinoids pose a threat to many bee species, regardless of how or where they...
Vets call for exotic pet labelling scheme
The proposed labelling scheme would require pet sellers to show how challenging exotic animals are to keep. Study highlights growing...
Rare bittern heard for first time on Isle of Wight
Bitterns are notoriously difficult to survey on wetlands because they spend much of their time in the dense reed. Foghorn-like...
Calls to ban trade in amphibians from Asia
International researchers said the study provides strong evidence for banning the trade in amphibians from Asia. Movement of amphibians ‘directly...
Government Bill to uphold environmental standards announced
The new Environmental Principles and Governance Bill will ‘ensure environmental principles remain central to government policy’. Bill to ensure environmental...
River pollution kills thousands of fish in Lincolnshire
The Environment Agency said that it would be doing all that it can to restore the river’s ecosystem. Environment Agency...
Young seal found with air filter around his neck
“It is just so heartbreaking to see a wild animal suffer through this and I hope people can get more...
Bat lifecycle disrupted by rising temperatures
Researchers in Portugal have been monitoring bat roosts since the 1980s. Some Mediterranean bats ignored hibernation this year The lifecycle...