Tag: Biodiversity

Galapagos tortoise species returns from “extinction” after 115 years

NEWATLASMay 28, 2021

Scientists have discovered a species of Galapagos tortoise that hasn’t been seen for 115 years, and was presumed extinct. DNA tests have confirmed...

Plastic in Galapagos seawater, beaches and animals

BioengineerMay 28, 2021

Plastic pollution has been found in seawater, on beaches and inside marine animals at the Galapagos Islands. A new study – by the University...

Canada’s Conservatives’ Principles Ignore Climate, COVID, Great Recession, & BLM

CleantechMay 27, 2021

So what did it accept as principles? We’ll take it mostly from Conservative Party of Canada Constitution, As amended by the delegates to...

Banks back tool to help portfolios correct extinction risk

PaymentsMay 26, 2021

A UN-backed biodiversity module has been launched to help financial institutions explore the extent to which their portfolios indirectly drives species extinction...

The Yield Lab Europe announces €50 million fund for agrifood startups in Europe

StartupsMay 26, 2021

Today The Yield Lab Europe has announced almost €50 million at second close for its sustainable agrifood tech venture capital fund, investing in...

Biodiversity may take millions of years to recover from human impacts

NEWATLASMay 24, 2021

It could take Earth’s freshwater ecosystems millions of years to recover from the damage inflicted upon them by humans, according to the results...

How Wolves & Other Wildlife Help Us Fight for the Climate

CleantechMay 23, 2021

Courtesy of NRDC.By Jennifer Sherry This blog is the first in a four-part series that explores the role wildlife play in boosting ecosystem resilience —...

U.S. Global Health Legislation Tracker

Covid19May 14, 2021

Global Health Legislation During the 117th Congress(as of June 30, 2021) Title Date Introduced Bill # Sponsor Status Topic Summary of Global Health-Related Provisions Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of...

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