UK Wild Bird Populations in Alarming Decline
New government data reveals devastating declines in UK wild bird populations, with species like greenfinches and swifts in catastrophic freefall, prompting urgent conservation warnings.
Category : Search result: conservation crisis
Utah's Great Salt Lake crisis: Toxic dust threatens millions
A looming environmental catastrophe threatens Utah as the shrinking Great Salt Lake risks exposing toxic sediments, creating poisonous dust storms that could affect over 2.5 million residents' health and devastate the local economy.
Curlew Crisis: The Controversial Fox Culls Dividing UK
As Britain's curlew population faces a perilous decline, a contentious conservation strategy involving licensed fox culls is dividing experts and igniting a fierce ethical debate about saving our most treasured birds.
Bengaluru's citizens lead fight to save dying lakes
Faced with a severe water crisis, the tech hub of Bengaluru is witnessing a grassroots revolution. Local residents and conservationists are taking lake restoration into their own hands, battling pollution and bureaucracy to secure the city's future.
Humpback Whale and Calf Entangled in Queensland Shark Net
A distressed humpback whale calf and its mother became entangled in a controversial shark net off Coolangatta, Queensland, sparking urgent rescue efforts and renewed debate over marine protection measures.
UK Wildlife Crisis After Record Dry Summer
Exclusive: Natural England warns of an ecological emergency as the prolonged 2025 drought pushes vulnerable species to the brink, threatening hedgehog populations and river ecosystems.
50 Years of Watching the River Wye Change and Decline
An intimate, half-century chronicle of the River Wye's dramatic decline, from a thriving ecosystem to a shadow of its former self, revealing the stark reality of the UK's nature crisis.
UK Butterfly Numbers Plummet to Record Low
The Big Butterfly Count 2024 reveals a catastrophic decline in UK butterfly populations, with numbers hitting an all-time low. Conservationists warn of an unfolding biodiversity crisis.
Britain's Rivers Run Dry in Climate-Driven 'False Autumn'
An unsettling 'false autumn' descends upon the British countryside as rivers vanish and wildlife struggles, revealing the stark reality of our changing climate.
France's Debt Crisis Threatens Government Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Lough Neagh: UK's largest lake faces ecological collapse
Exclusive investigation reveals the deepening environmental catastrophe at Lough Neagh. Algal blooms and political inertia threaten an ecological disaster, putting Northern Ireland's primary water source and unique wildlife at severe risk.
Treasure Hunting on Britain's Chalk Downlands
Join a journey across the UK's chalk grasslands, where a simple scan reveals a hidden world of rare orchids, butterflies, and a rich tapestry of biodiversity fighting for survival.
Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels
A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.
Young Naturalists Lead Charge to Save Britain's Harvest Mice
A new generation of young conservationists in Britain is taking hands-on action to protect the endangered harvest mouse, creating miniature habitats and championing wildlife preservation.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak
Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.
Four Giraffe Species Discovered in Genetic Breakthrough
Groundbreaking DNA research reveals Africa's giraffes belong to four separate species, rewriting biology textbooks and transforming conservation efforts for these majestic creatures.
Mum of five forced to sleep in car with children
A desperate mother-of-five reveals the harsh reality of NSW's housing crisis as her family is forced to sleep in their car, facing freezing nights and an uncertain future.
UK Whale & Dolphin Strandings Surge 15-Fold
Exclusive report reveals a shocking 15-fold surge in whale, dolphin, and porpoise strandings across the UK since 1913. Scientists point to human activity, including naval sonar and fishing, as a primary cause, demanding urgent government action.
Over 80 Endangered Green Sea Turtles Found Dead in NSW
A devastating wildlife event has unfolded on the NSW Mid-North Coast, with more than 80 endangered green sea turtles perishing in a suspected 'temperature shock' event. Experts are investigating the cause as a conservation crisis deepens.
20% Surge in Whale Strandings on Scotland's Coast
Exclusive: Scotland's coastline faces an ecological emergency as recorded strandings of whales, dolphins, and porpoises surge by 20% in a single year. Experts point to climate change, underwater noise, and fishing gear as potential culprits in this distur
Mekong megafish halved by overfishing and dams
A shocking study reveals that the Mekong River's giant fish species have declined by 50% due to overfishing, dam construction, and climate change. Experts warn of ecological collapse.
Carrie Johnson joins wildlife charity Aspinall Foundation
Former Prime Minister's wife, Carrie Johnson, takes on a key role at The Aspinall Foundation to promote global wildlife conservation efforts.
California's Chinook salmon near extinction
Wildlife experts sound the alarm as California's winter-run Chinook salmon numbers plummet to near-extinction levels. Urgent conservation efforts are underway.
Packham: Europe failing wildlife in climate crisis
Renowned naturalist Chris Packham accuses European governments of neglecting wildlife conservation efforts despite escalating climate threats.
NSW land clearing surge sparks environmental crisis
A sharp rise in land clearing in New South Wales has sparked outrage as environmental groups condemn the government's lack of action. Critics warn of irreversible damage to ecosystems.
How tiny bats struggle at night – and how we can help
Discover the surprising challenges bats face after dark and the simple ways humans can support these vital nocturnal creatures.
UK wetland turns dry and scratchy like a loofah
A once-lush wetland in the UK has dried into a scratchy, loofah-like terrain, raising concerns among conservationists about the impact of climate change and human activity on fragile ecosystems.
Council axes ancient trees for luxury mansion
Residents and conservationists are outraged after local council greenlights controversial plans to cut down protected trees for a lavish seven-bedroom home in a historic area.
Bats block Marlborough Mound restoration plans
A colony of protected bats has halted plans to reduce the height of the ancient Marlborough Mound, sparking a debate between heritage conservation and wildlife protection.
Page 3 of 4