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environment1 month ago•127 min saved

Renewables rise, nature recovers: Pearce’s hopeful blueprint for a climate solution

In a keynote interview, Fred Pearce argues in his book Despite It All that the climate challenge is solvable: renewables are overtaking fossil fuels and getting cheaper, driven largely by China, while nature can rebound if given space. He urges thoughtful rewilding, acknowledges grid and energy-transition challenges, and notes that the population bomb has been defused as fertility falls globally. The bigger hurdle now is unequal consumption, but even energy-hungry AI data centers can be powered with green energy if policy and investment keep pace, offering a hopeful, multi-pronged path forward.

via Live Science|

#climate-change #environment #inequality

environment2 months ago•188 min saved

Beavers Turn West London Into a Flood-Resistant Urban Wetland

In a West London flood-prone area, beavers were reintroduced to Paradise Fields to create wetlands that act as a natural sponge, reducing flood risk as climate-fueled storms intensify. Five wild beavers were released in 2023 and the site now hosts eight beavers with a new litter, with no local flooding in the target area for a second winter—an early sign of success. The project showcases a nature-based solution to climate resilience, but experts warn beaver rewilding must be carefully planned to avoid conflicts with farmers, infrastructure, and other local dynamics.

via CNN|

#beaver #ealing #environment

environment8 months ago•2 min saved

France's Rewilding Initiatives Boost Ecosystem Resilience by 2025

France's largest rewilding project in the Dauphiné Alps aims to restore native species and ecosystems, addressing climate challenges and human-wildlife coexistence, with a focus on giving nature a fighting chance amid environmental threats.

via Mongabay|

#biodiversity #climate-change #conservation

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Releasing Lab Mice into Nature Reduces Anxiety and Reveals Surprising Results

Scientists from Cornell University found that rewilding laboratory mice by releasing them into a natural outdoor environment reset their anxiety levels, suggesting that environment plays a significant role in anxiety development and that lab-based anxiety tests may need reevaluation. The study indicates that diverse experiences can help calibrate fear responses, which has implications for understanding anxiety in both animals and humans.

via ScienceAlert|

#anxiety #behavior #environment

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Lab Mice in Nature: Shocking Results That Could Change Your Perspective

Research at Cornell University found that lab mice released into a natural, enclosed environment showed significantly reduced anxiety and more natural behaviors, suggesting that exposure to diverse experiences and environments can positively impact their mental health and potentially improve the reliability of scientific data. The study highlights the importance of environmental enrichment and may have implications for understanding human anxiety and well-being.

via Futurism|

#animal-behavior #anxiety #lab-mice

good-news2 years ago•9 min saved

"UK Cancer Study: Falling Death Rates and Rising Cases Among Middle-Aged Brits"

This week's good news includes a significant drop in cancer death rates in the UK, a man surviving brain cancer after participating in an immunotherapy trial, improved air quality in Europe, the positive impact of "mini-Holland" traffic schemes, successful coral reef restoration, progress in rewilding efforts in Scotland, the return of bald eagles to Toronto, and the revelation of the world's "happiest" countries.

via Positive.News|

#air-quality #cancer-research-uk #good-news

environment-and-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Billionaire Duo's $300 Million Land Purchase Aims to Shield Nature from Development"

Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia, and her late husband Doug Tompkins, co-founder of The North Face, have made history with the largest private land donation ever, worth $345 million, to Chile and Argentina. This donation has led to the creation and expansion of six national parks, conserving over 14.7 million acres of land and 30 million marine acres. Beyond the land donation, through Tompkins Conservation, they are also actively involved in rewilding projects to protect and reintroduce threatened species, showcasing a remarkable example of how the ultra-wealthy can positively impact the environment and biodiversity.

via Yahoo Life|

##conservation #environment-and-conservation

environment2 years ago•6 min saved

Nature Reclaims Abandoned Golf Courses Worldwide

Abandoned golf courses are being repurposed and rewilded by conservation nonprofits and local authorities, providing opportunities to boost biodiversity and combat climate change. Organizations like The Trust for Public Land (TPL) are acquiring former golf courses and restoring them to their natural state, creating habitats for endangered species and improving water flow. Similar initiatives are taking place in the UK, where golf courses are being transformed into woodlands and nature reserves. These efforts highlight the potential of repurposing golf courses to create more sustainable and ecologically diverse landscapes.

via CNN|

#biodiversity #conservation #environment

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rare Arrival: Baby Beavers Return to London After Centuries"

A baby beaver has been spotted in London for the first time in roughly 400 years, as part of a rewilding and natural flood management project. Beavers were hunted to extinction in England but have been reintroduced in recent times to some areas across the country.

via Boing Boing|

#beavers #environment #extinction

environment3 years ago•5 min saved

Italy grapples with fate of bear that killed jogger in the Alps

The killing of a jogger by a bear in the Italian Alps has reignited a debate about rewilding and human-wildlife conflict. The bear, dubbed Jj4, had previously attacked people, leading to calls for it to be culled. However, environmentalists have appealed to save its life, arguing that the bear should be relocated instead. The controversy highlights the challenges of reintroducing species to their former habitats and the need for education and management to prevent conflicts between humans and wildlife.

via Euronews|

#bears #conservation #environment