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Research shows that the richest 10% of people contribute 2/3 of global warming

Yes, this data is truly devastating and unfortunately, it confirms the findings of numerous studies that point to huge inequality in greenhouse gas emissions. Reports from organizations like Oxfam and research published in scientific journals like Nature Climate Change continuously show that a small percentage of the richest people on…

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May 10, 2025
Island news / Problems and solutions

Over 700 of koalas killed by snipers in Australia

Reports vary, but it is estimated that between 600 and 700 (and even more) koalas have been "euthanized" in the Budj Bim National Park in southwest Victoria. Authorities say the move comes after a lightning-caused fire destroyed about 2000 hectares of koala habitat. With a lack of food and water,…

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April 20, 2025
Problems and solutions

Canal Sarandi near Buenos Aires turns red

On Thursday 6. February 2025. canal Sarandi (located in a suburb of Argentina's capital Buenos Aires) turned bright red, and this raised serious concerns about potential environmental pollution. Photos and videos of the Sarandi River, especially the part that runs through the nature reserve (Reserva Costera Municipal de Avellaneda), show…

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February 7, 2025
Problems and solutions

Cocaine dolphins found in Gulf of Mexico

A few months ago we covered an article about cocaine sharks found in brazilian waters. Now, there are reports that scientists found that some dolphins are positive on cocaine and other medical substances. Studies have found traces of various pharmaceuticals, including fentanyl, cocaine, and other medications, in dolphins in the…

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December 12, 2024
Problems and solutions

Cocaine sharks in Brazilian waters

Yes, this sounds like joke or science fiction, but in the fact, it is not! It is real. Recently worldwide news articles appeared that research studies revealed sharks with cocaine in their system are swimming near Rio de Janeiro. Scientists believe that these sharks did not consume cocaine on purpose,…

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July 24, 2024
French Polynesia Gallery / Problems and solutions

US Virgin Islands plan to build its first artificial reef to protect itself from heavy storms

As climate change takes its toll and the effects get worse, many countries developed their own various strategies to adapt or at least lower consequences. In this case United States Virgin Islands. That Caribbean state is planning to build its own artificial coral reef as possible protection for severe storms. …

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January 26, 2024
Ecological education

Rare island rhino: the Sumatran rhinoceros

About two months ago, in late November 2023. many worldwide news platforms covered the news that a rare cub of the Sumatran rhinoceros was born in a national park in Indonesia, and it is the second cub of an endangered species that was born in that park this year. So,…

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January 26, 2024
Problems and solutions

Plastic pollution example – Henderson Island

Henderson Island is an island in the Pitcairn Islands, South Pacific. Its size is 9216 acres (3729ha). Its dimensions are 9.6 by 5.1 kilometers. Henderson Island is located about 196km northeast of Pitcairn. 10 out of 51 species of plants are unique to this island as well as 4 birds…

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February 23, 2023
Problems and solutions

Ecosystem Healing – Palmyra Atoll

Palmyra Atoll or Palmyra Island is an atoll in the Central Pacific Ocean. It is part of Line islands (almost all belong to Kiribati except Palmyra and Kingman Reef, both belonging to the USA), and is the second northern island (only Kingman Reef is northern from Palmyra). Its size is…

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February 23, 2023
Scientific literature

Island Ecosystem at ScienceDirect

There are some good educational topics on ScienceDirect about ecosystems on tropical islands that are useful to read. Some can be read directly. For example ,,4.1 Island Ecosystem and Endemism" ,,Applications for Societal Benefits",,Land Shaping Methods for Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal and Island Region" ,,5.5 Conservation of Corals" and…

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January 12, 2023