Spreading Crushed Rock on Newly-Planted Forests Boosts Carbon Storing and Nutrients
Spreading crushed basalt rock on newly planted forests increases carbon absorption and accelerates tree growth. Scientists from Imperial College London conducted the largest field experiment testing enhanced weathering and soil microbiome enrichment to improve forest development.
Read full story →World Ranger Day: Justice for the protectors of the wild
# Summary Rangers died protecting wildlife and natural areas, including Anton Mzimba, who served 25 years as head ranger at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in South Africa before being killed on July 26, 2022. World Ranger Day on July 31 commemorates rangers killed or injured while working to protect the natural world.
Listening offers a clearer picture of India’s hidden finless porpoises
Acoustic monitoring reveals Indo-Pacific finless porpoises are more abundant in Indian waters than visual surveys indicated, despite their small size and lack of a dorsal fin making them difficult to observe. The research used listening technology to detect these animals in turbid coastal waters where traditional sighting methods fail.
This year, the EU will prohibit the sale of products linked to deforestation. These coffee farmers aren't worried
The European Union will ban products linked to deforestation from entering its market by the end of this year, with coffee among the prohibited commodities. Coffee farmers producing under sustainable practices are not concerned about complying with the new regulation.