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Venice's Grand Canal dyed green in climate protest

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have dyed Venice's Grand Canal and other Italian waterways green to protest the failure of COP30 to phase out fossil fuels. Discover the full story behind the dramatic demonstration.

Ancient mammoth RNA breakthrough could aid de-extinction

Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.

Beasts of the Sea: A hypnotic tale of extinction

Iida Turpeinen's mesmerising novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow in a powerful ecological lament that speaks to our current climate crisis.

Japan's bear crisis: Record encounters spark emergency

Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot

McBurney & Pite confront extinction in powerful new show

Visionary theatre directors Simon McBurney and Crystal Pite collaborate on 'Figures in Extinction', a powerful performance piece sounding the alarm on biodiversity loss through breathtaking movement and sound.

Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife

Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.

Can Britain's vanishing toads be saved from road tragedy?

Britain's common toad populations have plummeted by 70% in 30 years, with roads becoming death traps during migration seasons. Discover the innovative conservation efforts fighting to reverse this catastrophic decline.

Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.

Columbia River Salmon Face Extinction in Oregon

Exclusive investigation reveals Oregon's Columbia River salmon populations are teetering on the brink of extinction, with devastating consequences for local ecosystems and fishing communities.

Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct

The slender-billed curlew, once a migratory marvel across Europe and the UK, has been officially declared extinct after decades without confirmed sightings, marking another devastating blow to global biodiversity.

Wolf packs return to Europe after near extinction

Europe's wolf population has made a remarkable comeback from near extinction, but their expanding territories are creating fresh conflicts with farmers and sparking political debates across the continent.

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