Some of the most well-known creatures of the ocean could be facing extinction – Hollie Tuffnell explains why and what can be done.
Extinction Rebellion: Privilege’s Place in Protest
Ahead of their second international uprising, Extinction Rebellion, also known as XR, have been in the forefront of the media this week, which in turn has brought back the debate about its methods, aims and […]
Snow Leopards Racing Extinction
We all remember how amazing Planet Earth 2 was just over six months ago, exhibiting some of the most spectacular displays of animal life ever recorded and broadcasted to the public. One particularly memorable scene […]
One sixth of species snuffed out by 2100
There have been 5 major extinctions in Earth’s history so far; each one has eliminated a huge number of species, taking millions of years to recover. The potential repercussions of recent predictions – that a […]
Honey, we shrunk the bees: bee population endangered
Although bees are a vital part of our food chain their importance has often been overlooked. However, the recent acknowledgement by the USFWS (US Fish and Wildlife Service) – that seven bee species are now […]
Unexpected Extinctions
The “global wave of extinction is now lapping at our shores” warns Martin Harper, conservation director with the RSPB. Species extinction often feels like an issue far from home; one that affects orang-utans, tigers, […]
Is the Doomsday closer than we think?
The Population Reference Bureau estimates that there has been an astonishing 107 billion people that have ever lived, including the current 7 billion that are currently calling this little blue planet home. There have been […]