biodiversity
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Climate Transition in the Context of Biodiversity Conservation
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The United Nations (UN) held two flagship conferences of the parties (COP) at the end of 2022 to discuss a wide range of environment-related issues. The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) engaged stakeholders from different areas in government, academia, NGOs, the private sector, and Indigenous communities to combat biodiversity degradation. The…
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Global Insect Decline Linked to Light Pollution
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Artificial light may be devastating populations of insects, including species that provide crucial support for human agricultural systems. In a recent article published in the Annals of Applied Biology, researchers examined the effects of light pollution on insects. Artificial light increases environmental pressures faced by insects, the study concluded, and…
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Are genetically modified crops a health risk?
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Public debate about genetically modified crops misses the fact that a preponderance of scientific studies show GM foods to be safe to consume. Where risks do exist, they are no different than those found in non-GM crops.