Migratory birds can be taught to adjust to climate change
One result of climate change is that spring is arriving earlier. However, migratory birds are not keeping up with these developments and arrive too late for the peak in food…
Peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change
Twelve new projects receive £16 million to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands across England. Thousands of hectares of peatlands – from the Great North Bog to the Norfolk Broads…
Arctic terns may navigate climate dangers
Arctic terns – which fly on the longest migrations of any animal on Earth – may be able to navigate the dangers posed by climate change, new research suggests. The…
As Climate Impacts Loom, Audubon Calls for Rapid Expansion of Well-Sited Clean Energy Transmission
The National Audubon Society has released a report that addresses the importance of rapidly expanding electric transmission to meet climate goals while also protecting wildlife habitat. The report, Birds and Transmission:…
Scientists discover why Cuckoos’ clocks can’t adjust to climate change
Spring is arriving earlier each year but Cuckoos are unable to shift the timings of their annual migration in response. New research by scientists from the British Trust for Ornithology…
New EPA Proposal Would be Key to Achieving Climate Goals for Birds and People
Climate pollution standards would reduce emissions from power plants to slow global temperature rise. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to cut climate pollution from coal and…
Northern Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2023
Northern Ireland is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. It’s the 12th worst performing country for biodiversity on the global list. It was also the last…
Early-nesting ducks at increased risk due to changes in climate, land use
According to a new study of ducks, nesting date is an important factor in determining winners and losers in the Prairie Pothole region. Read More “Early-nesting ducks at increased risk…
Moths threatened by climate change could be saved by better water management
New research from wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation and Northumbria University has shown that moths adapted to cooler conditions are being lost from parts of Britain as a result of climate…
What climate change looks like for North-East Atlantic seabirds
Right now, the climate crisis is devastating species across the globe, and several studies show that seabirds are particularly vulnerable to its impacts – on top of all the other…