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Peru’s revised forestry law will undermine its citizens’ human rights
Recent changes decriminalising illegal logging are an attack on Peru’s forests, but also on the rights of the entire nation, writes conservation specialistDialogo Chino
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Murder, drought and peyote: the deadly struggle for Mexico’s water
How the twin menaces of mining and agribusiness threaten a sacred way of lifeGuardian staff reporter (The Guardian)
Protected areas for elephants work best if they are connected
The largest analysis yet of African savannah elephant populations shows that conservationists have successfully protected elephants in southern Africa for the last 25 years.ScienceDaily
The amazing helicopter on Mars, Ingenuity, will fly no more
#Mars #Space #Ingenuity #News #ArsTechnica
The amazing helicopter on Mars, Ingenuity, will fly no more
Ingenuity has spent more than two hours flying above Mars since April 2021.Ars Technica
Deforestation limits nesting habitat for cavity-nesting birds
A new study of cavity-nesting birds in Ecuador shows the influence of deforestation on their habitat and reproductive success. Nest boxes could help.ScienceDaily
Pre-Pesticides, Pro-Farmer: The Rise of Agroecology
One part ancient practices, one part worker justice, a new-old way of farming is adapting agriculture for an uncertain world.Meg Wilcox (Reasons to be Cheerful)
EU Approves Law to Ban Greenwashing on Product Labels
The EU voted to adopt a law prohibiting retailers from making environmental and sustainability claims without evidence on product labels.Paige Bennett (EcoWatch)
Large herbivores such as elephants, bison and moose contribute to tree diversity
Using global satellite data, a research team has mapped the tree cover of the world's protected areas.ScienceDaily
Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs from Southeast Asia
A new study identifies five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs from Southeast Asia. The study used DNA analysis and physical characteristics to describe two entirely new species of soft-furred hedgehogs and elevate three subspecies to the level of …ScienceDaily
Researchers discover birds with neurotoxin-laden feathers
An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the discovery of two new species of poisonous birds. Genetic changes in these bird species have allowed them to carry a powerful neurotoxin.ScienceDaily
World's smallest 'fanged' frogs found in Indonesia
Researchers have identified a species of frog new to science. The Indonesian amphibian is the size of a quarter, unlike its two-pound cousins, and has tiny fangs.ScienceDaily
A rush for ‘green’ iron is on in Guinea. Will chimpanzees be a casualty?
Guinea is poised to become one of the world’s leading exporters of high-grade iron ore. Conservationists worry that could spell trouble for some of its chimpanzees.ashoka (Conservation news)
Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council (1984) May Get Overturned
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce seek to overturn Chevron, a foundational decision, which places strict limits on unelected federal judges’ ability to make policy decisions for the entire nation. Chevron has been cited by 17,000 lower court decisions, and it would cause a “flood of litigation” that would result if all of these decisions were called into question.
Supreme Court Justices Roberts and Barrett are unsure if they should be king and queen
Inside the Supreme Court argument asking if the justices should put themselves in charge of everything.Ian Millhiser (Vox)
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)
Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian tomb and artefacts
Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian tomb and artefacts
Remains of adult interred wearing colored mask found alongside alabaster vessel and small childMaira Butt (The Independent)
Palm oil giants push out smallholders in Guatemala; deforestation risks remain
Mario Rene Xol used to enjoy life in Aldea Tierra Negra, an Indigenous village bordering the Lachuá-Ik’bolay Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) in northeastern Guatemala.alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
Exploring 10 everyday foods stealthily high in palm oil
In our daily routines, we often consume foods without realizing their underlying ingredients. One such omnipresent yet discreetly used ingredient is palm oil.Ayush Mehrotra (Business Insider India)
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
Protected areas for elephants work best if they are connected
The largest analysis yet of African savannah elephant populations shows that conservationists have successfully protected elephants in southern Africa for the last 25 years.ScienceDaily
Could 2024 be the year nature rights enter the political mainstream?
Movement is growing to give legal rights and political representation to nonhuman animals, species and placesJonathan Watts (The Guardian)
Food estate: Perkebunan singkong mangkrak, ribuan hektare sawah tak kunjung panen di Kalimantan Tengah
Proyek food estate atau lumbung pangan di Kalimantan Tengah ditujukan untuk mencegah ancaman krisis pangan. Tapi dua tahun berjalan memicu persoalan baru: banjir dan memaksa masyarakat lokal mengubah kebiasaan menanam.Quin Pasaribu (BBC News Indonesia)
"... the website loads in a special browser built into the app, rather than your phone’s default browser. In 2022, privacy researcher Felix Krause found that Meta injects special “keylogging” JavaScript onto the website you’re visiting that allows the company to monitor everything you type and tap on, including passwords. Other apps including TikTok do the same thing."
What the hell?? This is so creepy.
#Meta #JavaScript #Privacy #web #SocialMedia #News #Threads
https://gizmodo.com/meet-link-history-facebook-s-new-way-to-track-the-we-1851134018
Meet ‘Link History,’ Facebook’s New Way to Track the Websites You Visit
Facebook introduces a confusing new setting as the walls close in on Zuckerberg’s data machine.Thomas Germain (Gizmodo)
Scaleup of a process that makes an alternative to palm oil
A process to produce an alternative to palm oil for food applications, developed by scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, will be scaled up for commercial production through a partnership with Eves Energy Pte. Ltd.Chemical Engineering
Palm Oil Giant First Resources ‘Tied to Huge Forest Clearing’ – ICIJ
An Indonesian family that owns palm oil giant First Resources has been accused of secretly owning 3 firms that have cleared vast areas of rainforestJim Pollard (Asia Financial)
Biofuel: A Greenwashing Battleground — IrishEVs
Biofuels have consistently been marketed as a 'green' alternative to fossil fuels, which hides their sky high emissions, human rights abuses & ecological impactIrishEVs
‘Adopt an axolotl’ campaign launches in Mexico to save the species
Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander. The campaign asks people for as little as 600 pesos to virtually adopt one of the tiny “water monsters.DANIEL SHAILER (AP News)
If you live in the EU consider moving your money to this fund #Boycottpalmoil #finance #wealth
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
A ‘mystery monkey’ in Borneo may be a rare hybrid between a Proboscis Monkey and Silvery Lutung
A new study has found that fragmentation of forests in Malaysian Borneo due to palm oil and mining has pressured two species of monkey (the Proboscis Monkey and Silvered Leaf Monkey/Silvery Lutung)…Palm Oil Detectives
Calls for tighter rules on biofuels imports to root out palm oil fraud
Investigations suggest a large share of ‘used’ cooking oil being imported could be wrongly labelled as demand outpaces supplyGwyn Topham (The Guardian)
Marketer sparks panic with claims it uses smart devices to eavesdrop on people
(Note the article attempts to downplay the claims by the companies involved but it doesn't actually prove that they don't do exactly what they said they were doing.... listening in on the microphone)
Your Smart Phone Is Possibly Spying On You And Recording Your Conversations Near It
#News #Smartphones #Spying #ActiveEavesdropping #CMG #ArsTechnica #CoxMediaGroup #Technology
Marketer sparks panic with claims it uses smart devices to eavesdrop on people
"Real-time" listening claims were exaggerated, but the creepy factor remains.Ars Technica
A 2023 survey by the Pew Research Center found that 65% of Americans “always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics.” 63% have low or no confidence in the future of the U.S. political system. And 86% believe “Republicans & Democrats are more focused on fighting each other than on solving problems.”
But are the people within the U.S. government really that bad?
https://sheril.substack.com/p/the-terrible-10-get-the-most-airtime #politics #blog #news
The "Terrible" 10% Get the Most Airtime
Much of what happens on Capitol Hill doesn’t make the news.Sheril Kirshenbaum (Unelected Representative)
#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/
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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