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Crayfish and Fish Dying in Dried-Up Czech Stream
Worldirozhlas14d ago

Crayfish and Fish Dying in Dried-Up Czech Stream

Crayfish and fish are dying in large numbers in the dried-up Bílá voda stream near Holštejn in the Czech Republic, with nature conservationists reporting extreme weather conditions this year.

Ceilings Collapse in Historic Warsaw Tenement House
Worldtvn2415d ago

Ceilings Collapse in Historic Warsaw Tenement House

Ceilings have collapsed in a historic tenement house at Plac Trzech Krzyży in Warsaw during modernization work. Conservationists and building supervisors have inspected the site, and damaged structural elements are slated for replacement.

New Free Overnight Shelter Opens in Pustevny for Tourists
Cultureirozhlas27d ago

New Free Overnight Shelter Opens in Pustevny for Tourists

A new free emergency overnight shelter has been established in Pustevny, Beskydy, operating without a reservation system based on available capacity, with conservationists now identifying further suitable locations for network expansion.

Finland Ministry Plans to Ease Bear Hunting Regulations
Worldyle-uutiset1mo ago

Finland Ministry Plans to Ease Bear Hunting Regulations

Finland's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is planning to ease bear hunting regulations, prompting discussion among researchers and conservationists about the potential impact on bear behavior and human-bear interactions.

Controversial Construction Divides Historic Banská Štiavnica
Businessaktuality-sk2mo ago

Controversial Construction Divides Historic Banská Štiavnica

A new construction project at the entrance to the historic town of Banská Štiavnica is causing division, with heritage conservationists claiming they did not approve it. The building is backed by well-known entrepreneurs whose previous project in the town received architectural awards.

Second Set of Rare Gorilla Twins Born in DR Congo's Virunga Park
EnvironmentThe Guardian24urndtv+1actualite-cd5mo ago4 sources

Second Set of Rare Gorilla Twins Born in DR Congo's Virunga Park

Conservationists are celebrating an 'extraordinary event' with the birth of a second set of rare gorilla twins in DR Congo's Virunga Park, just two months after another twin birth. This rare occurrence highlights the ongoing conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, with rangers placing the young primates under additional supervision.

Trump Administration Considers Selling Part of Yosemite Park
PoliticsThe Guardiancnbcle-figaro+7der-standarddie-pressemorgunbladiddigi24aktuality-skhotnewsdh-les-sports1d ago10 sources

Trump Administration Considers Selling Part of Yosemite Park

The Trump administration has reportedly explored secretly transferring a portion of Yosemite National Park to a private real estate developer, sparking widespread criticism from conservationists and lawmakers. The proposal highlights ongoing debates over federal land management and environmental protections.

First Puffin Chick in Decades Hatches on Dorset Coast
CultureThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

First Puffin Chick in Decades Hatches on Dorset Coast

A puffin colony on the Dorset coast has welcomed its first chick in three decades, marking a significant and thrilling event for conservationists. This rare occurrence signals a potential resurgence for the local puffin population.

New Pig Farm in Lety Possible as Heritage Zone Shrinks
Worldirozhlas2mo ago

New Pig Farm in Lety Possible as Heritage Zone Shrinks

Karviná and heritage conservationists, along with the Ministry of Culture, have agreed to reduce the proposed heritage zone at the site of the former town, potentially allowing for a new pig farm near the famous Šikmý kostel.

Cuba Innovates Reef Conservation Amidst US Blockade
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Cuba Innovates Reef Conservation Amidst US Blockade

Facing limited resources and tightening sanctions, Cuban conservationists are employing creative methods, including freedivers and repurposed materials, to protect the pristine coral reefs of Ciénaga de Zapata national park.

Lithuanian Wooden Manors on the Brink of Extinction
Culturedelfi-lt2mo ago

Lithuanian Wooden Manors on the Brink of Extinction

Heritage conservationists warn that the condition of historical wooden manors in Lithuania is deteriorating annually, with many facing complete decay due to a lack of systemic research, funding, and continuous care.

Iran Submits Response to US Ceasefire Proposal via Pakistan
PoliticsbloombergNYTFT+57le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknrkcnbchelsingin-sanomattagesschau+49 more3mo ago60 sources

Iran Submits Response to US Ceasefire Proposal via Pakistan

Iran has officially submitted its response to a US proposal for a ceasefire and new negotiations, reportedly delivered through Pakistani mediators. The proposal aims to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Amphibian Barriers Erected in Krkonoše Mountains for Spring Migration
Environmentirozhlas5mo ago

Amphibian Barriers Erected in Krkonoše Mountains for Spring Migration

Workers in the Krkonoše National Park and nature conservationists are installing barriers along roads near ponds and wetlands to ensure the safe migration of amphibians, which are awakening and moving due to higher temperatures and the rapid arrival of spring. These barriers will remain in place until May.

Cape leopard's return sparks hope
EnvironmentFrance 245mo ago

Cape leopard's return sparks hope

In South Africa's Western Cape mountains, the return of a top predator is giving conservationists hope after 170 years. But with fewer than a thousand Cape leopards left in the wild, the species remains dangerously vulnerable.

Trump Administration Proposes Transferring Yosemite Land to Private Developer
PoliticsNYTle-mondeThe Guardian+6yle-uutisetBarron'sder-spiegelSCMPhindustan-timesdagbladet2d ago9 sources

Trump Administration Proposes Transferring Yosemite Land to Private Developer

The Trump administration is considering a controversial agreement to transfer a parcel of land within Yosemite National Park to a private real estate developer. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from conservationists and lawmakers who view it as an inappropriate privatization of protected public land.

Big Bear Eagles Need $10 Million for Habitat Protection
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Big Bear Eagles Need $10 Million for Habitat Protection

Conservationists are racing to raise $10 million by July 31 to protect the habitat of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow in California's Big Bear Valley, whose eaglets are watched by thousands globally via a live camera.

Legendary Great Oak in Sherwood Forest Declared Dead
Culturednevnik-bg2mo ago

Legendary Great Oak in Sherwood Forest Declared Dead

British conservationists have announced the death of the 1200-year-old Great Oak in Nottingham's national park, the most massive tree associated with the Robin Hood legend, after scientists determined it was lifeless.

18th-Century Terezín Armory Saved from Collapse
Politicsirozhlas2mo ago

18th-Century Terezín Armory Saved from Collapse

Conservationists describe the rescue of the former Terezín armory, which served the army in the 18th century and later as a theater backdrop for Nazi propaganda, as a 'five minutes to midnight' effort, involving a new roof and other repairs.

Quest to Save Shackleton's Endurance Wreck in Antarctica
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Quest to Save Shackleton's Endurance Wreck in Antarctica

Conservationists are advocating for the creation of the Antarctic region's first underwater protected area to safeguard Ernest Shackleton's Endurance wreck, amid concerns that warming climates could make it more accessible to explorers and new species.

Orphaned Elephant Calf Cared for by Nigerian Conservationists
Worldle-figaropunch-ng2mo ago2 sources

Orphaned Elephant Calf Cared for by Nigerian Conservationists

An orphaned elephant calf in Nigeria is receiving care from conservationists, highlighting the country's ongoing efforts in wildlife preservation. Caregivers have taken on a parental role to ensure the young elephant's survival.

Several EU Countries Seek to Allow Cormorant Hunting
Worldder-standard3mo ago

Several EU Countries Seek to Allow Cormorant Hunting

Nine European Union member states are advocating for a reduction in the protected status of cormorants, aiming to permit their hunting, while bird conservationists dispute the birds' responsibility for declining fish stocks.

Australia’s environment minister wants to ban fishers and drillers from more ocean – and avoid a culture war
EnvironmentThe Guardian5mo ago

Australia’s environment minister wants to ban fishers and drillers from more ocean – and avoid a culture war

Conservationists hope Murray Watt’s review of national marine parks will ‘right the wrongs’ of previous downgrade of protection Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The federal environment minister, Murray Watt, has pledged to put an extra half a million square kilometres of Australia’s ocean out of reach of fishers and drillers in a step conservationists hope will “right the wrongs” of an Abbott-era downgrade of marine protection. Watt con...

Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife
EnvironmentThe Guardian5mo ago

Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife

Regulator recommends rodenticides be removed from Bunnings and supermarkets shelves and sold only to licensed professionals Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Widely available rat poisons could be removed from shelves at Australian supermarkets and other retailers after a federal regulator recommended they be declared a restricted product. It is a win for conservationists and scientists who for years have calle...