Things related to the web of life; ecology; wildlife; endangered species
Plant species that take root outside their normal range and spread aggressively are wreaking havoc in ecosystems worldwide. But specially trained detection dogs are on the job, following their noses to find the invaders so they can be eradicated. Contributor Nancy Castaldo reports on a demo of this conservation tool by a scent-savvy Lab and his devoted handler.
"Conservation groups across England are seeing more malnourished bats, as wildlife experts warn the washout summer is driving down the insects, butterflies and moths they feed on."
"As northern snakehead and blue catfish continue to proliferate, the state is trying to get more people to eat them."
"If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A."
"The United Nations' International Seabed Authority (ISA) will meet on Monday to consider new rules allowing firms to extract minerals from the ocean floor, despite mounting concerns about the economic and environmental risks."
"When Bill Keener started working at the Marine Mammal Center as a field biologist in the 1970s, there were no whales or dolphins in San Francisco Bay. ... Starting in the late 2000s, things began to change."
"Another county in Southern California has confirmed finding mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus."
"Some priority regs — including climate standards for existing gas-fired power plants, curbs on lead and copper in drinking water, and heat protections for workers — could be doomed."
"After thousands of sequoias were destroyed by extreme wildfires, tribes are conducting cultural burns."
"Gaby Elliott drives down the street scanning front yards for an elusive commodity: space for a tree to grow."
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