Category Biodiversity

While salt marshes are effective carbon sinks, their recovery in some areas does not compensate for the loss of older, established wetland ecosystems, a new study reveals.

A recent study has pinpointed the approximate time beavers began their significant expansion into Canada's western Arctic, with evidence suggesting their ecosystem-engineering activities commenced around 2008. This marks a notable northward range shift for the species.

A United Nations report indicates that crucial global objectives, including reversing forest loss and eradicating extreme poverty for forest-dependent communities, are not being met. These targets remain significantly off track.

A 16-year road-count study in central South Africa highlights significant drops in raptor and large bird populations. Many species face severe declines, with migratory birds and secretarybirds being particularly affected.