Tag: Conservation
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How Collapse of a Dam Revived Nature of Ukraine’s Great Meadow
At the southern edge of Khortytsia Island, where Europe’s largest river island meets the Dnipro, the ground opens into a landscape no one expected to see again. From a rocky ridge above the village of Malokaterynivka, the view stretches out over mirrored lagoons and dense young willows—trees so tall they…
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Illusion of Nature in Anthropocene
In the geological timeline of Earth, a new epoch has emerged. Known as the Anthropocene, it marks a period defined not by natural forces, but by human activity. Though scientists continue to debate the precise starting point, many trace its origins to the Industrial Revolution, approximately 200 years ago. This…
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Dam Collapse Triggers Ecosystem Revival in Ukraine’s Great Meadow
The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in 2023, under Russian control during the ongoing war, has led to a dramatic ecological transformation in southern Ukraine. The breach unleashed catastrophic flooding, killing an unknown number of people and displacing up to one million from safe drinking water sources. But two…
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Dartmoor: A Landscape of Lost Wilderness
Dartmoor is often celebrated as one of the UK’s most beautiful and storied landscapes. Rivers wind through wild moorland, ancient rocks burst from the earth like sleeping giants and Bronze Age burial sites speak to a deep human history. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), this expanse…
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Hidden Toll of Plastic in Stork Nests
Across southern Europe’s farmland, towering stork nests have long stood as signs of life and resilience. Built over decades, these massive structures—some weighing up to a tonne—house not only white storks but also a host of other bird species. Yet, inside these high nests, a silent threat is emerging: plastic.…
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Global Wildlife Populations Decline by 73%
Wildlife populations have dropped by an average of 73% over the past 50 years, according to a report by the World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Zoological Society. Scientists warn that this dramatic decline signals a deeper crisis in the Earth’s ecosystems, as human activity continues to reshape…
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Climate Change: Causes, Consequences and the Call to Action
Over the past century, the Earth’s climate has undergone noticeable and unprecedented changes, sparking global conversations among scientists, policymakers and citizens alike. Once considered a distant concern, climate change has now become one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. From record-breaking heatwaves to rising sea levels and shifting weather…
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