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Biodiversity and Green Foundation @WBAG1985
Joined May 2022
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New study: Human activities like deforestation in Panama are causing #biodiversity loss&increasing #Chagasdisease spread. Opossums thrive in disturbed habitats, spreading the parasite. Protect ecosystems to stay healthy! 🌳🦥🌍 #OneHealth #EcoConservation uni-ulm.de/en/university-new…
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New study shows most carbon taxes aren't designed to cut emissions. Many are for revenue or to meet global expectations. Most countries keep taxes low, with slow increases over decades. 🌍💸 #ClimateAction #CarbonTaxes #ClimatePolicy eurekalert.org/news-releases…
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#Coralreefs in Western Australia are facing their worst #bleaching ever due to a massive marine heatwave. 🌊🔥 This affects 1,500km of reefs, including previously untouched areas. Urgent action on #climatechange is needed to save these vital ecosystems. bbc.com/news/articles/cq877l…

Worst coral bleaching on record for Western Australian reefs

Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.

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Unlocking butterfly mysteries! 🦋 Genome sequencing reveals how glasswing butterflies diversified rapidly in South America. New species discovered, and their unique scents help them find mates. #ButterflyMagic #Genomics #NatureScience 🌿✨ floridamuseum.ufl.edu/scienc…
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New study shows that marine tourism in Mexico, despite regulations, is still harming wildlife. Whale watching boats in Bahía de Banderas often ignore guidelines, affecting vulnerable whale calves. 🐳🌊 #MarineTourism #WildlifeProtection #MexicoConservation insideclimatenews.org/news/0…

Marine Tourism in Mexico Remains Damaging to Wildlife Despite Regulations, Research Finds - Inside...

Each year, thousands of tourists travel to Mexico to see humpback whales and swim with whale sharks. Although existing government guidelines seek to ensure such tourism remains safe for marine...

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Whales and dolphins are besties! 🐳🐬 New study shows they play and communicate across species. Dolphins ride whale waves, whales gently lift dolphins. Super cute and important for their well-being. 🌊 #WhaleDolphinBFFs #MarineMagic #Biodiversity abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/w…

Joyous ocean play could be key to species' survival, researchers say

Researchers say joyful interactions between whales and dolphins, including one case where a whale slowly lifted a dolphin out of the water, could be key to their survival.  

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A massive hidden flood burst through Greenland's #icesheet surface! 🌊❄️ Researchers found a 90 million cubic meter flood from a subglacial lake, fracturing ice above. This challenges our understanding of ice sheet dynamics. #ClimateChange #Greenland nature.com/articles/s41561-0…

Outburst of a subglacial flood from the surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet

Nature Geoscience - Satellite observations over the Greenland Ice Sheet reveal a destructive mode of meltwater drainage whereby a subglacial flood induced by the rapid drainage of a subglacial lake...

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Brain corals are secretly storing massive amounts of carbon! 🌊🌿 A study found that these corals in Brazil capture over 20 tons of carbon yearly. They’re like underwater superheroes fighting climate change! 🦸‍♂️🌍 #ClimateAction #OceanConservation #Corals earth.com/news/brain-corals-…

Brain corals are quietly storing massive amounts of carbon

Brain coral off Brazil stores tons of carbon each year, offering new insights into blue carbon and reef conservation.

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Butterfly populations are rapidly declining across the Midwest, with a 40% drop in numbers and nearly half of species facing decline 😞. #ButterflyDecline #Pollinators #Conservation #ClimateChange earth.com/news/butterfly-pop…

Butterfly populations are disappearing - and it's happening fast

A new 32-year study from Michigan State University reveals alarming declines in butterfly populations across the Midwest.

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New study shows urbanisation linked to a 43% drop in pollinating insects like bees, moths, and hoverflies 😱. We need to protect urban green spaces to support these crucial species! 🌳🐝🦋 #Pollinators #Urbanisation #Biodiversity #Conservation sheffield.ac.uk/news/urbanis…
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Trees grow better in diverse neighborhoods, especially in wetter climates! 🌳🌧️ But not in wetter years. Nature's balance is fascinating! Read more: nature.com/articles/s41559-0… #Biodiversity #Forests #ClimateScience
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Wow! 🦣 Scientists just found 75,000-year-old animal remains in a Norwegian cave, including polar bears, walruses, and extinct lemmings. This discovery helps us understand how #Arctic species adapted to climate change long ago. #ClimateHistory #ScienceNews phys.org/news/2025-08-scient…

Scientists uncover 75,000-year-old Arctic animal remains in Norwegian cave

Scientists have uncovered the remains of a vast animal community that lived in the European Arctic 75,000 years ago.

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Exciting discovery! A new long-necked #marinereptile species, Plesionectes longicollum, has been identified in Germany's #Jurassic fossil beds. 🦖🌊 This nearly complete skeleton, with preserved soft tissue, sheds light on prehistoric ocean ecosystems. phys.org/news/2025-07-necked…

New long-necked marine reptile species discovered in Germany's famous Jurassic fossil beds

Paleontologists have identified a new species of ancient marine reptile from Germany's world-renowned Posidonia Shale fossil beds, expanding our understanding of prehistoric ocean ecosystems that...

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New study reveals contrasting trends in biological production over land and ocean 🌍🌊. Land shows increasing productivity, while oceans face decline due to #climatechange. Urgent action needed to protect marine ecosystems! #OceanHealth #LandOceanContrast nature.com/articles/s41558-0…

Contrasting biological production trends over land and ocean

Nature Climate Change - The authors jointly assess the changes in land and ocean net primary production from 2003 to 2021. They show contrasting trends, with overall planetary increases...

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🌊 Deep in the ocean, life thrives in extreme conditions! Scientists found the deepest chemosynthetic community ever, with worms and clams surviving on methane and sulfur at 9,533 meters. 🕸️🐚 Protect our oceans! #DeepSeaLife #MarineScience #Conservation oceanographicmagazine.com/ne…

Chemical-eating marine life is "deepest colony" known to exist - Oceanographic

Scientists discover an abundance of marine life thriving in the depths of the Pacific, marking the deepest discovery of life on the planet.

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🎶 Leopard seals’ mating songs are surprisingly similar to nursery rhymes! 🎶 These underwater calls are simple, repetitive, and easy to remember—perfect for wooing mates in the Antarctic! 🐧❄️ #LeopardSeals #Nature #ScienceAlert sciencealert.com/leopard-sea…

Leopard Seal Mating Songs Are Eerily Like Our Nursery Rhymes

Scientists recorded them, if you dare to listen.

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🐦 Over the past 50 years, bird diversity has declined across the Izu Islands. Introduced predators like weasels are likely to blame. Urgent conservation efforts needed! #Birds #BiodiversityLoss #IslandConservation #PredatorImpact phys.org/news/2025-07-bird-d…
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🌟 New microbial map shows how tiny microbes keep our food nutritious & planet healthy! 🌍🍓 Act now to save them! #Microbiome #FoodSystems #ClimateCrisis #HealthPlanet ucc.ie/en/apc/news/apc-news/…
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A study in Northern California found 2020 #wildfires caused 36,400 premature deaths due to PM2.5 exposure. A data-driven framework identifies highrisk areas&shows targeted land management eg. prescribed burns can significantly reduce smoke exposure.🌳🔥 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…
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European forests' ability to absorb CO₂ is rapidly declining due to human and climate pressures. Urgent action needed to reverse this trend and protect our climate! 🌳🌍 #ClimateAction #Forests #EUClimate #CarbonSinks france24.com/en/live-news/20…

EU urged to act on forests' faltering absorption of carbon

The amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by European forests has reduced dramatically in recent years putting the EU's climate targets at risk, researchers said Wednesday, calling for urgent action to...

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