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Tree bark microbes play a role in eliminating greenhouse gases, study finds
Tiny, gas-eating microbes hidden in the bark of trees offer scientists a crucial clue in the fight against global warming.Cath Adams (ABC News)
Tapanuli Orangutan Faces Extinction From Forest Protection Rollback
Save the Tapanuli orangutan! The rarest ape in the world faces extinction after floods, cyclones and now rezoning of their habitat in Sumatra #BoycottPalmOil!Palm Oil Detectives
Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims
Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis showsIsaaq Tomkins (The Guardian)
Palm Oil Is Ruining Kalangala Uganda — Locals Paying the Price
A catastrophic storm in #Uganda’s Kalangala district left nearly 1,000 households homeless. The real culprit? Rampant #deforestation for #palmoil. Once rich in native forests that buffered storms, …Palm Oil Detectives
World's first legally binding treaty to protect oceans and marine life takes effect
The High Seas Treaty will govern about two-thirds of the planet's oceans including vast areas beyond any country's borders.Gillian Aeria (ABC News)
Stingless bees from the Amazon granted legal rights in world first
Planet’s oldest bee species and primary pollinators were under threat from deforestation and competition from ‘killer bees’Damien Gayle (The Guardian)
Deforestation Devastates Tesso Nilo National Park’s Endangered Creatures
Act now to save Tesso Nilo Park. This vital Indonesian park has lost 78% of its primary forest, threatening the habitat of Sumatran tigers and elephantsPalm Oil Detectives
Sumatran tiger refuge loses over half its forest, study finds
Across Sumatra, satellite images and field surveys traced two decades of clearing from park edges toward its core, tied to expanding oil palm plantations.Raquel Brandao (Earth.com)
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These butterflies look the same, but DNA uncovered six hidden species
Glasswing butterflies may all look alike, but behind their transparent wings hides an evolutionary story full of intrigue.ScienceDaily
Five New Hedgehog Species Found in Southeast Asia
Scientists discover five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in Southeast Asia, highlighting the need for conservation. Support #BoycottpalmoilPalm Oil Detectives
How orangutans thrive in feast and famine without gaining weight
Orangutans, humans’ close evolutionary relatives, have developed remarkable strategies to survive in the unpredictable rainforests of Borneo.ScienceDaily
UK: Protest Crackdowns Undermine Democracy
UK authorities have severely restricted the right to protest, in contravention of their international human rights obligations, creating an environment in which peaceful dissent is increasingly treated as a criminal act, Human Rights Watch said in a …Human Rights Watch
Global surge in ultra-processed foods sparks urgent health warning
Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world.ScienceDaily
We are living in a golden age of species discovery
The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, plants, fungi, and beyond.ScienceDaily
How orangutans thrive in feast and famine without gaining weight
Orangutans, humans’ close evolutionary relatives, have developed remarkable strategies to survive in the unpredictable rainforests of Borneo.ScienceDaily
#News: #Deforestation is making mosquitoes bite humans more! 🧐🦟 As #forests disappear, #mosquitoes lose their natural prey and target us instead, spreading diseases like #Zika and #dengue fever. 🌴☠️🚫 #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social sciencedaily.com/releases/2026…
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Forest loss is driving mosquitoes’ thirst for human blood
In the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes are adapting to a human-dominated landscape. Scientists found that many species now prefer feeding on people rather than the forest’s diverse wildlife.ScienceDaily
Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon
A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange. Research published in Science Advances found that a 1°C inc…Palm Oil Detectives
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Primates’ same-sex sexual behaviour ‘may reinforce bonds amid environmental stress’
Behaviour among non-human species could help keep groups together in face of social challenges, says studyNicola Davis (The Guardian)
Deforestation Shifts Tree Species in Brazilian Forests
Deforestation in Brazilian forests causes shift towards fast-growing, small-seeded trees, threatening biodiversity, carbon storage. Take action!Palm Oil Detectives
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A lost Amazon world just reappeared in Bolivia
Researchers exploring Bolivia’s Great Tectonic Lakes discovered a landscape transformed over centuries by sophisticated engineering and diverse agricultural traditions.ScienceDaily
Tree bark microbes play a role in eliminating greenhouse gases, study finds
Tiny, gas-eating microbes hidden in the bark of trees offer scientists a crucial clue in the fight against global warming.Cath Adams (ABC News)
Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims
Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis showsIsaaq Tomkins (The Guardian)
🇦🇹 XWiki at the @nextcloud Enterprise Day Vienna, March 24
At 13:45, Clément Aubin joins Birthe Lindenthal (OpenProject) to discuss:
“Beyond Jira and Confluence: European digital sovereignty & control.”
This is about governance, compliance, and building collaboration stacks that remain portable and self-hostable.
If you’re in Vienna, join the conversation.
#OpenSource #news #event #nextcloud
World's first legally binding treaty to protect oceans and marine life takes effect
The High Seas Treaty will govern about two-thirds of the planet's oceans including vast areas beyond any country's borders.Gillian Aeria (ABC News)
Stingless bees from the Amazon granted legal rights in world first
Planet’s oldest bee species and primary pollinators were under threat from deforestation and competition from ‘killer bees’Damien Gayle (The Guardian)
Sumatran tiger refuge loses over half its forest, study finds
Across Sumatra, satellite images and field surveys traced two decades of clearing from park edges toward its core, tied to expanding oil palm plantations.Raquel Brandao (Earth.com)
A lost Amazon world just reappeared in Bolivia
Researchers exploring Bolivia’s Great Tectonic Lakes discovered a landscape transformed over centuries by sophisticated engineering and diverse agricultural traditions.ScienceDaily
Sunflowers may be the future of "vegan meat"
A collaboration between Brazilian and German researchers has led to a sunflower-based meat substitute that’s high in protein and minerals. The new ingredient, made from refined sunflower flour, delivers excellent nutritional value and a mild flavor.ScienceDaily
Deforestation Devastates Tesso Nilo National Park’s Endangered Creatures
Act now to save Tesso Nilo Park. This vital Indonesian park has lost 78% of its primary forest, threatening the habitat of Sumatran tigers and elephantsPalm Oil Detectives
The year in rainforests 2025: Deforestation fell; the risks did not
The story of the world’s tropical forests in 2025 was not one of dramatic reversal, but one shaped by accumulated pressure. In several regions, deforestation slowed.Rhett Butler (Mongabay)
Global surge in ultra-processed foods sparks urgent health warning
Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world.ScienceDaily
Tek Talks: How youth, cartoons and algorithms may yet save palm oil’s soul
Palm oil has been called many things — miracle crop, deforestation villain, kitchen staple, geopolitical pawn.The Edge Malaysia
EU proposes phasing out palm and soy biofuels by 2030 - BioEnergy Times
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on a draft amendment to EU rules that could gradually exclude biofuels made from palm oil andVivek Waghmode (JK Group)
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Southern right whales are having babies less often, but why?
This reproductive slow down seems closely linked to climate-driven changes in the remote Southern Ocean.The Conversation