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A baby Sumatran rhinoceros was born in Indonesia, contributing to a critically endangered species with a population of less than 50 individuals.

On Saturday, in Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra, a Sumatran rhino that is classified as critically endangered, was born, making it the second one to be born in the country this year. This is a positive development for the species, which currently has less than 50 animals remaining. Delilah, a female, delivered a male calf

On the day dedicated to conservation in Mexico, proponents are expressing concerns that the process of listing endangered species is too slow.

For generations, the people living on Banco Chinchorro, a Caribbean island in Mexico near Belize, have been harvesting queen conch for their meat and salmon-pink shells. However, due to declining populations, Mexico has implemented restrictions and prohibitions on catching these shellfish in recent years. Despite implementing measures such as a five-year ban on catches in

“What led humans to the brink of a catastrophic climate crisis? A persistent drive for advancement and the energy to sustain it.”

Despite the extreme weather conditions of record-breaking temperatures, heavy rains, dry spells, and raging wildfires, officials are coming together for another meeting of the United Nations to discuss ways to reduce the long-standing issue of humans emitting increasing amounts of greenhouse gases into the air. For centuries, humans have altered their surroundings to suit their

One of the biggest icebergs in the world is currently moving away from Antarctic waters after being stuck there for 30 years.

The British Antarctic Survey reports that one of the biggest icebergs on record is now moving away from the Antarctic region, after being stuck for over thirty years. In 1986, a portion of the Antarctic’s Filchner Ice Shelf, called A23a, broke off and became attached to the ocean floor in the Weddell Sea, where it

‘Axolotl Adoption’ movement initiated in Mexico to protect famous species from contamination and trout.

Ecologists at Mexico’s National Autonomous University have restarted a fundraising initiative to support conservation efforts for axolotls, a unique and threatened species of salamander. The initiative, named “Adoptaxolotl,” requests a minimum of 600 pesos (equivalent to $35) for virtual adoption of a small “water monster.” This virtual adoption includes regular updates on the axolotl’s well-being.

According to the report, in order to combat climate change, the oil and gas industry needs to significantly reduce their activities that contribute to global warming.

A report released on Thursday states that in order to prevent more severe extreme weather events caused by human-induced climate change, the oil and gas industry, a significant contributor to global warming emissions, must undergo a swift and significant transformation. The International Energy Agency has stated that in order for the world to have a

According to scientists, Peru has lost over 50% of its glacier coverage in a period of slightly more than 50 years.

In the last 60 years, Peru has experienced a significant decrease in glacier coverage, with over 50% of its glaciers disappearing. According to researchers from a government agency dedicated to studying glaciers, 175 glaciers have disappeared entirely due to the effects of climate change between 2016 and 2020. Over the span of 58 years, there

The governor of Pennsylvania is appealing a decision that halted their proposal to have power plants take responsibility for their greenhouse gas emissions.

The administration of Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Tuesday that they will be contesting a court decision that halted a state rule requiring power plant owners in Pennsylvania to cover the costs of their greenhouse gas emissions, while also urging lawmakers to find a more effective solution. Shapiro did not promise to uphold the regulation

Efforts are underway to locate a potential leak in a pipeline after an estimated 1.1 million gallons of oil contaminates the Gulf of Mexico.

The U.S. Coast Guard reported on Tuesday that approximately 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been released into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system located off the southeast coast of Louisiana. Officials stated during a Coast Guard press briefing that the pipeline in question has been closed, but they are currently working

The volcanic activity in Papua New Guinea has calmed down, but a large amount of ash is still being emitted up to 3 miles in the air.

There was an explosion from the tallest volcano in Papua New Guinea that caused concerns about a possible tsunami in the region. However, the activity calmed down on Tuesday, although there was still a large amount of ash in the air and covering nearby roofs and palm trees. The eruption of Mount Ulawun, one of

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A baby Sumatran rhinoceros was born in Indonesia, contributing to a critically endangered species with a population of less than 50 individuals.

On the day dedicated to conservation in Mexico, proponents are expressing concerns that the process of listing endangered species is too slow.

“What led humans to the brink of a catastrophic climate crisis? A persistent drive for advancement and the energy to sustain it.”

One of the biggest icebergs in the world is currently moving away from Antarctic waters after being stuck there for 30 years.

‘Axolotl Adoption’ movement initiated in Mexico to protect famous species from contamination and trout.

According to the report, in order to combat climate change, the oil and gas industry needs to significantly reduce their activities that contribute to global warming.

According to scientists, Peru has lost over 50% of its glacier coverage in a period of slightly more than 50 years.

The governor of Pennsylvania is appealing a decision that halted their proposal to have power plants take responsibility for their greenhouse gas emissions.

Efforts are underway to locate a potential leak in a pipeline after an estimated 1.1 million gallons of oil contaminates the Gulf of Mexico.

The volcanic activity in Papua New Guinea has calmed down, but a large amount of ash is still being emitted up to 3 miles in the air.