Search
Items tagged with: Extinction
Exposure of African ape sites to climate change impacts
Large gaps remain in our understanding of the vulnerability of specific animal taxa and regions to climate change, especially regarding extreme climate impact events.journals.plos.org
Such markets not only play a role in the spread of #disease: by selling poached, endangered animals such as #pangolins, they are pushing species toward #extinction.
Illegal #hunting and the #WildlifeTrade, like #ClimateChange and #HabitatDestruction, are among the causes of the dramatic global #extinction of species. In late 2019, a #UN report issued a stark #warning about the scope of the catastrophe,
3/4
#ProtectOurWildlife 🦍🦦🦇
https://www.ipbes.net/news/ipbes-global-assessment-preview
IPBES Global Assessment Preview
Introducing IPBES' 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services First global biodiversity assessment since 2005IPBES secretariat
SHUT DOWN WILDLIFE MARKETS NOW!
With their brisk #trade in #endangered and #poached animals, #WildlifeMarkets in many countries are driving the #extinction of #species. The markets are also breeding grounds for #diseases that can also be deadly to humans. There is no excuse for the existence of these markets – it’s time to shut them down NOW.
The outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan, #China, cast a harsh light on wildlife markets.
1/4
Make ban on Chinese wildlife markets permanent, says environment expert
Temporary ban to curb coronavirus is not enough, says environmental leader Jinfeng ZhouPhoebe Weston (The Guardian)
A mega port and palm oil on Great Nicobar Island, India threatens the survival of the largest turtles on Earth
On Great Nicobar Island in the most southerly part of India, big plans are in motion to transform the island into a shipping hub and destroy its native ecosystems including mangroves, reef systems …Palm Oil Detectives
Sulu Hornbill Anthracoceros montani
The Sulu Hornbill is one of the rarest birds in the world. They are large and almost entirely black except for a white tail, with a thick black bill, a black casque, and black skin around the eye. …Palm Oil Detectives
Sulu Hornbill Anthracoceros montani
The Sulu Hornbill is one of the rarest birds in the world. They are large and almost entirely black except for a white tail, with a thick black bill, a black casque, and black skin around the eye. …Palm Oil Detectives
From turtles to fruit bats, migratory species increasingly under threat, says UN
Migrating animals are at risk from pollution, the spread of invasive species and the climate crisis, first report of its kind revealsPatrick Greenfield (The Guardian)
Bank of America, Chase and Citibank are driving mass extinction
We're in the midst of a 6th mass extinction, & Bank of America, Chase & Citibank are bankrolling it by pouring over $16 BILLION into deforestation. @BankofAmerica, @Chase & @Citi: you MUST put people and planet over profit. #KeepForestsStanding NOW!Rainforest Action Network - RAN
New Research Explores a Restorative Climate Path for the Earth - Inside Climate News
With Earth’s average annual temperature speeding toward 1.5 degrees Celsius faster than expected and global climate policy on a treadmill, an increasing number of researchers say it’s time to consider a “restorative pathway” to avoid the worst ecolog…Derek Harrison (Inside Climate News)
Widespread population collapse of African Raptors
An international team of researchers has found that Africa's birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.ScienceDaily
Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus
Although they look cute and cuddly, the Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus has a feisty, firecracker temper. This small to medium sized wild cat can become defensive if approached in the wild. The…Palm Oil Detectives
Species Extinction: just how bad is it and why should we care?
Euan Ritchie, Deakin University “Dad, the world is missing amazing animals. I wish extinction wasn’t forever”.Despite my wife and I working as biologists, our five-year-old son came to make this st…Palm Oil Detectives
Sunda Pangolin Manis javanica
Sunda pangolins, also known as the Malayan or Javan pangolins, possess quirky traits that make them truly intriguing. They are capable swimmers and have a remarkable defense mechanism of curling in…Palm Oil Detectives
Uncovering secrets of the glasswing butterfly’s see-through wings
Most butterflies sport colourful, eye-catching wings. But some species flit about using mostly transparent wings. Researchers have now uncovered the tricks that one of these — the glasswing butterf…Palm Oil Detectives
Primates are facing an impending extinction crisis – but we know very little about what will actually protect them
From lemurs to orangutans, tarsiers to gorillas, primates are captivating and sometimes unnervingly similar to us. So it’s not surprising that this group of more than 500 species receives a great d…Palm Oil Detectives
@physorg_com
on the unrelenting growth of #palmoil #deforestation and #extinction in #India. Rare animals and #indigenous peoples are more important than cheap supermarket goods #Boycottpalmoil https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/02/26/indias-oil-palm-goals-raise-fears-of-deforestation-and-extinction/ via
@palmoildetectives
India’s oil palm goals raise fears of deforestation and extinction
A corporate monopoly for control over land and resources for palm oil must be dismantled immediately to give humanity, animals and our natural world a fighting chance for survival and to reverse th…Palm Oil Detectives
Palm oil free and vegan Christmas recipes
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this Christmas or Hannukah? Help keep the rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 cruelty-free and healthy recipes. These dishes feature oo…Palm Oil Detectives
Palm oil free and vegan Christmas recipes
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this Christmas or Hannukah? Help keep the rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 cruelty-free and healthy recipes. These dishes feature oo…Palm Oil Detectives
Palm oil free and vegan Christmas recipes
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this Christmas or Hannukah? Help keep the rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 cruelty-free and healthy recipes. These dishes feature oo…Palm Oil Detectives
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this #Christmas or #Hannukah? Help resist #extinction with 10 #crueltyfree and #healthy recipes. Fight back #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife via @palmoildetectives
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/12/10/palm-oil-free-and-vegan-christmas-recipes/
Palm oil free and vegan Christmas recipes
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this Christmas or Hannukah? Help keep the rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 cruelty-free and healthy recipes. These dishes feature oo…Palm Oil Detectives
Goliath Frog Conraua goliath
Goliath Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and protect their young. They face extinction…Palm Oil Detectives
#News: Humans can learn to develop a 'slow memory' to understand the slow-moving but real threat of #animal #extinction. Also it helps to go #Vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife in the supermarket https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/11/19/climate-and-extinction-crises-move-too-slowly-for-us-to-pay-attention-heres-the-answer/
@palmoildetectives.bsky.social
Climate and extinction crises move too slowly for us to pay attention – here’s the answer
It seems we are having a hard time paying sufficient attention to the climate and extinction crises. This is because the causes for the most part move slowly, without the flashy drama that can focu…Palm Oil Detectives
Birds like the Spix #Macaw are now #extinct in the wild due to #palmoil #meat and #soy deforestation in the Brazilian #Amazon. Fight back against extinction with your wallet, every time you shop #Boycottmeat #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Discover more animals in #southamerica that are going extinct because of people's food choices and learn how to boycott brands and fight back against #extinction on the website https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02...
February 2021 – Palm Oil Detectives
20 posts published by Palm Oil Detectives during February 2021Palm Oil Detectives
Brands Using Deforestation Palm Oil in their Products
These brands have products that contain palm oil sourced from mills that are responsible for the destruction of precious habitats of endangered species. Just in 2020 alone, these brands (along with…Palm Oil Detectives
Killings of Bornean orangutans could lead to their extinction
Only about 100,000 Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) remain, less than half of their original numbers.Rhett Butler (Conservation news)
Brands Using Deforestation Palm Oil in their Products
These brands have products that contain palm oil sourced from mills that are responsible for the destruction of precious habitats of endangered species. Just in 2020 alone, these brands (along with…Palm Oil Detectives
India’s oil palm goals raise fears of deforestation and extinction
A corporate monopoly for control over land and resources for palm oil must be dismantled immediately to give humanity, animals and our natural world a fighting chance for survival and to reverse th…Palm Oil Detectives
Ecosystems as Infrastructure: A New Way of Looking at Climate Resilience
Landscape architect Kate Orff works on rebuilding natural systems to help communities and cities reduce their climate risks.Yale E360
Climate and extinction crises move too slowly for us to pay attention – here’s the answer
It seems we are having a hard time paying sufficient attention to the climate and extinction crises. This is because the causes for the most part move slowly, without the flashy drama that can focu…Palm Oil Detectives
Humans can learn to develop a 'slow memory' to understand the slow-moving but real threat of #animal #extinction. Also it helps to go #Vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife in the supermarket
Climate and extinction crises move too slowly for us to pay attention – here’s the answer
It seems we are having a hard time paying sufficient attention to the climate and extinction crises. This is because the causes for the most part move slowly, without the flashy drama that can focu…Palm Oil Detectives
@palmoildetectives
Uncovering secrets of the glasswing butterfly’s see-through wings
Most butterflies sport colourful, eye-catching wings. But some species flit about using mostly transparent wings. Researchers have now uncovered the tricks that one of these — the glasswing butterf…Palm Oil Detectives
@palmoildetectives https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/10/29/goliath-frog-conraua-goliath/
Goliath Frog Conraua goliath
Goliath Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and protect their young. They face extinction…Palm Oil Detectives
Goliath #Frogs are the largest frog in the world. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests. They face #extinction from #palmoil. Fight back against their extinction and use your wallet as a weapon #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
http://palmoildetectives.com/2023/10/29/goliath-frog-conraua-goliath/
Goliath Frog Conraua goliath
Goliath Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and protect their young. They face extinction…Palm Oil Detectives
Primatologist Cleve Hicks on Chimpanzee cultures, Palm Oil deforestation in His Own Words
Dr Hicks speaks with Palm Oil Detectives about his chimpanzee research, veganism, deforestation, palm oil and what consumers can do to help the endangered animals of Africa.Palm Oil Detectives
One-fifth of reptiles heading towards extinction
Almost one-fifth of the world’s reptiles are currently threatened with extinction. A recent study assessed 1500 species for extinction risks. From the 19% found to be in danger, 12% were classified…Palm Oil Detectives
Uncovering secrets of the glasswing butterfly’s see-through wings
Most butterflies sport colourful, eye-catching wings. But some species flit about using mostly transparent wings. Researchers have now uncovered the tricks that one of these — the glasswing butterf…Palm Oil Detectives
Fishing ban extension raises hopes for iconic Amazon pink river dolphin
The measure became even more relevant in October following the detection of more than 100 dead dolphins in an Amazon lake — experts suspect that the deaths are directly linked to the extreme drought affecting the region.alexandredesanti (Conservation news)
Take Action
Take action and tell supermarket brands that you won’t stand for any more #RSPO #greenwashing about “sustainable” palm oil, which still causes deforestation, child slavery, violen…Palm Oil Detectives
Can We Have Prosperity Without Growth?
The critique of economic growth, once a fringe position, is gaining widespread attention in the face of the climate crisis, John Cassidy writes.John Cassidy (The New Yorker)