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Luring insects to traps can help reduce the use of insecticides
Scientists have devised a way to reduce insecticide use by luring insects to traps.
Between a third and a half of freshwater gets ‘stolen’
"Ongoing water shortages occur on all continents, increasingly compounded by climate change."
Nicotine-based insecticides decimate wild birds
"We found robust evidence of the negative impact of neonicotinoids, in particular on grassland birds."
Farming animals reduces biodiversity and threatens our health
The growing importance of livestock on the planet threatens biodiversity and puts human and animal health at risk.
AI to the rescue: technology can protect nesting birds
The technology is far superior to human eyes, which can be a big bonus in conservation.
Endangered birds are fast losing out to farmers in Iberia
Especially at risk are semi-natural agro-steppes in Iberia home to great bustards, little bustards, lesser kestrels, and rollers.