Tag: habitat restoration
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Nature Laws Australia: Protect Economy and Biodiversity
ABRIDGING POLITICS AND PROTECTING BOTH ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT In Australia, the pressure to keep politics separate from policy often clashes with the urgent need to safeguard our natural heritage. The argument isn’t about choosing between economic growth and environmental protection; it’s about crafting nature laws that deliver both. The case for practical, science-based protections is…
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Building Floating Wetlands: A Living Laboratory on Lake Decatur
Introduction: A New Phase for Lake Research After more than a year of planning, a dedicated research team is launching the next phase of a long-term study of lake health. The project centers on two floating wetlands—small islands built from steel cages and thick coco fiber logs (coir)—that will drift on Lake Decatur. These living…
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Solar Farms Could Save Bumblebees in the UK: Biodiversity Boost
How solar farms could help bumblebees As the world accelerates toward renewable energy, a surprising co-benefit is emerging: solar farms could become valuable habitats for bumblebees in the UK. A new study suggests that when solar installations are thoughtfully designed and managed for biodiversity, they can support thriving populations of these important pollinators. The finding…
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Solar Farms Could Boost UK Bumblebees: New Study
New findings link solar farms to bumblebee conservation in the UK Bumblebees, vital pollinators for wild ecosystems and many crops, are facing increasing pressure across Europe. Habitat loss, intensive farming, invasive species and climate change are reshaping landscapes that once supported stable bumblebee populations. A new study published in Global Change Biology investigates a novel…
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Well-managed Solar Farms Could Boost UK Bumblebees, Study Finds
Introduction: A New Ally in Bumblebee Conservation Bumblebees are more than just a familiar sight in the English countryside; they are essential pollinators for wild flora and many crops. As European bumblebee populations face declines from habitat loss, climate change, and disease, researchers are exploring innovative strategies to support these vital insects. A recent study…