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Half World’s Bird Species in Decline

Nearly half the Earth’s bird species are in decline, reports the Guardian. The exact figure is 49%, compared with 40%

Big drops in insect and bird numbers have been reported. Insects A survey by Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife shows

A new report shows a steep decline in Britain’s rural hedgehog population. The report is called The State of Britain’s

Light pollution from street lights is linked to worrying declines in insect populations. In a UK study, street lights were

A Dutch citizen science project reveals that the decline of pollinators in cities in the Netherlands has been halted, reports

Freshwater fish are in catastrophic decline, according to a report by 16 conservation groups. The report states that a third

Edinburgh aims to become a sanctuary for swifts. The UK population dropped from 125,500 to 59,000 between 1995 and 2016,

Traffic noise affects birds’ foraging skills. Passing cars diminish their ability to find food, according to research published in Proceedings

Oral contraceptives are to be given to grey squirrels in the UK, reports the BBC. The plan announced by Environment

Insect populations around the world are plunging at frightening rates. The climate crisis is the biggest factor, according to the