Articles for author: Sameen David

Sameen David

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Insects are moving pharmaceutical pollutants from rivers to land; risks unknown

Aquatic Insects Ferry Human Pharmaceuticals from Streams to Terrestrial Wildlife

Residues of everyday medications continue to infiltrate rivers and streams worldwide through wastewater, creating an overlooked conduit to land ecosystems via small aquatic insects. Recent Research Exposes a Hidden Pollution Route Recent Research Exposes a Hidden Pollution Route (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Researchers at the University of South Bohemia provided compelling evidence that aquatic insects absorb ...

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Forests don’t just store carbon. They keep people alive, scientists say

Forests Beyond Carbon: Their Essential Role in Climate Adaptation and Human Survival

A groundbreaking scientific review underscores how forests actively shield communities from climate extremes through cooling effects and water regulation, extending far beyond their carbon sequestration duties. Daytime Cooling Averages 4°C – A Critical Buffer Against Heat Daytime Cooling Averages 4°C – A Critical Buffer Against Heat (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Scientists analyzed data from nearly 100 ...

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Storm aftermath leaves 2 dead in France; flood alerts to remain Saturday

Southwest France Reels from Deadly Storm Nils as Flood Alerts Persist

Southwestern France continued to grapple with the devastating aftermath of Storm Nils on Friday, where heavy rains and fierce winds claimed two lives while triggering widespread power outages and severe flooding. Unprecedented Fury Sweeps the Region Unprecedented Fury Sweeps the Region (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Storm Nils struck with uncommon strength, barreling across western France late ...

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When environmental reporting has to outlast the news cycle

Sustaining the Story: Enduring Journalism Amid Africa’s Biodiversity Crisis

Africa – Reporters in regions battered by biodiversity loss and climate pressures struggle to convert gradual ecological shifts, fractured governance structures, and disputed data into stories that capture international attention. Unpacking the Barriers to Border-Crossing Coverage Unpacking the Barriers to Border-Crossing Coverage (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Environmental changes in places like the Congo Basin and the ...

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Trump opens only US marine national monument in Atlantic to fishing — again

Trump Restores Commercial Fishing in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument

Southeast of Cape Cod, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on February 6 that lifted commercial fishing restrictions in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, the only such protected area in the Atlantic Ocean. A Repeated Push for Access in Protected Waters A Repeated Push for Access in Protected Waters (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) ...

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Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Indigenous lands show strong restoration gains

Indigenous Lands Lead Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Restoration Charge

Brazil’s Atlantic Forest – Indigenous territories have demonstrated remarkable forest recovery rates, outpacing other land types according to a comprehensive new analysis. Land Tenure Shapes Restoration Success Land Tenure Shapes Restoration Success (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Researchers examined nearly 2 million territories across the Atlantic Forest biome from 1985 to 2022. They compared restoration outcomes under ...

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Banks decline to finance LNG project in Papua New Guinea

29 Global Banks Reject Papua LNG Financing Over Climate and Human Rights Risks

Papua New Guinea – A coalition of international banks and export credit agencies has increasingly distanced itself from TotalEnergies’ proposed Papua LNG project, highlighting deepening tensions between fossil fuel development and sustainability imperatives. A Mounting Refusal from Financial Giants A Mounting Refusal from Financial Giants (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Twelve financial institutions recently committed in writing ...

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The Mammoth's Tale: New Insights into North America's Ice Age Giants

The Mammoth’s Tale: New Insights into North America’s Ice Age Giants

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie frozen beneath the ice, waiting to be discovered after tens of thousands of years? Scientists studying mammoths are unlocking mysteries that challenge everything we thought we knew about these magnificent creatures. From ancient DNA preserved in a glassy state to hybrid species nobody knew existed, the story of ...