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Latest Ecology stories from Environment.

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Briefing: The Left erupts as mining tycoon plans rare earths project 100ft from Joshua Tree desert tortoise habitat

Strategic angle: Controversy arises over environmental concerns as a mining tycoon proposes a new project near a protected habitat.

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Briefing: Why forest loss is making our watersheds leak rain

Strategic angle: The connection between forests and water is crucial, as studies reveal the impact of deforestation on watershed health.

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Briefing: Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concern

Strategic angle: In the Trump administration’s reorganization of the struggling agency, there are painful echoes of BLM’s past moves.

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Conservation groups file lawsuit against Libby mining project

Daily Inter Lake reports on the legal action taken by conservation groups against a mining project in Libby.

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Briefing: Map shows scale of ecosystem disturbance across Australia

Strategic angle: University of Queensland researchers urge action to protect remaining ecosystems.

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Briefing: A global butterfly index could advance insect conservation worldwide

Strategic angle: A new initiative aims to create a comprehensive index for butterfly species to enhance conservation efforts globally.

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Briefing: Nature report links wildlife trends to human well-being

Strategic angle: The first comprehensive report on the state of U.S. lands, water, and wildlife highlights significant trends affecting both ecosystems and human health.

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Briefing: Are mercury levels elevated across US conservation lands?

Strategic angle: A study reveals varying risks to wildlife from mercury pollution in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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Briefing: Baykeeper sues to limit alleged mining threat to bay’s sandy floor

Strategic angle: Legal action taken to protect the bay's ecosystem from mining activities.

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Briefing: Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge'

Strategic angle: A new nature-inspired seawall add-on aims to enhance protection for marine wildlife while safeguarding property and people.

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Briefing: Baykeeper Sues To Limit Alleged Mining Threat To Bay's Sandy Floor

Strategic angle: Legal action taken to protect the bay's ecosystem from mining activities.

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Briefing: Vertiv Holdings (VRT), Generate Capital Partner to Launch BYOP&C Ecosystem for Data Centers

Strategic angle: Vertiv Holdings and Generate Capital are collaborating to create a new ecosystem aimed at enhancing data center efficiency.

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Briefing: New DNA tools outperform traditional methods for detecting genetic risk in wildlife

Strategic angle: Innovative genetic techniques offer better solutions for managing wildlife populations at risk of extinction.

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Briefing: Mining Threatens Wildlife in Earth’s Most Precious Places

Strategic angle: The impact of mining activities on wildlife in critical ecosystems.

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Briefing: Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife

Strategic angle: Regulator recommends rodenticides be removed from Bunnings and supermarkets shelves and sold only to licensed professionals.