One of India’s iconic large birds, the great Indian bustard, is feared to be about to go extinct due to the growth of electric transmission lines from wind and solar power. Just 150 birds may remain.
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Hundreds of bald eagles and other large birds are being killed by wind turbines across the U.S. every year, but green activists don't seem to care, as California rolls back its protections yet further.
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How many birds should we slaughter in the name of saving the planet?
Environmental blogger and campaigner Findlay Wilde, 15, was shocked to hear about the illegal killing of hen harriers, one of the UK’s most vulnerable birds of prey. He teamed up with Ecotricity to try to save the species from the brink of extinction
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(ANTIMEDIA) Australia — It appears human beings aren’t alone in their ability to control fire. A recently published study that compiled accounts from indigenous peoples of Australia’s Northern Territory reveals that at least three species of predatory bird actually start fires to aid in their hunts.
Immersive night-time adventures into a ‘wild avian landscape’ are taking place this week as part of Brighton Festival. Artist Jony Easterby explains why he and his team created the woodland trail, inspired by the flight – and plight – of birds
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A citizen survey has recorded increases in the number of certain birds – from the robin to more unusual visitors – being spotted in British gardens
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Healthy soil contains billions of tiny microorganisms that help plants to thrive and our food supply to remain abundant. A paper, published in Nature Communications, used large-scale data comparisons of soil from 78 global drylands and from 179 locations across Scotland to study diversity of soil microbiota. The researchers found that diversity is absolutely imperative for supporting ecosystems.
The U.S. Senate unanimously voted recently to phase out the use of plastic microbeads in soaps, body washes, and other personal care products starting in 2017.
The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 was approved following House approval last week and is now headed to President Barack Obama’s desk.
