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- Sixth mass extinction on Earth is driven by industrial farming, says leading academic Thu, 31 Aug 17, 12:00amEarth is presently experiencing its sixth “mass extinction,” and humans are largely to blame, says a leading academic. In his new book The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy, Professor...
- Over 700 North American bee species are heading towards extinction Mon, 6 Mar 17, 11:07pmLife without honeybees would be less than sweet - it'd mean a lot fewer fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. But honeybees aren't the only bees we need to worry about. The future of many Native North American and Hawaiian...
- 23 pollinating species in Britain have gone extinct over the last 150 years Sat, 13 Dec 14, 6:00amIt would appear that pollinators in Britain have been declining for a lot longer than researchers realized. Contrary to the belief that local bees and wasps only began to go extinct after World War II, new evidence is showing...
- Monarch Butterfly Populations Crash 90% in 20 Years – Why Are They Not Considered Endangered? Thu, 28 Aug 14, 4:00amShocking statistics show that Monarch butterfly populations in the U.S. have fallen roughly 90 percent since 1995. In response, a new petition is asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the butterflies under...