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Greens announce plan to have zero extinctions by 2030, as they outline $24 billion environmental policy

The Australian Greens announced a plan to end all extinctions by 2030 and create an "independent cop" to enforce stronger environmental laws, as part of their $24 billion Green Australia policy.

ABC News

Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis

Nature in Aotearoa New Zealand is in serious trouble. With many of our species and habitats at risk of disappearing forever, the government’s 2020 biodiversity strategy sets the scene in stark terms:

The Conversation

Future looms dark for 48% of bird species

The State of the World’s Birds says 13.5% of 10,994 recognised extant species are currently threatened with extinction

The Hindu

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What, me worry about climate?

A very human way of thinking is limiting our ability to stop the climate apocalypse. Some of us can overcome it

Salon

From brink of extinction to champions - Mike Williamson's Gateshead FC lift National League North title

The Heed lifted the National League North title in front of a big crowd at the International Stadium

Chronicle Live

Feral-free zones plan in South East NSW to bring native mammals back from the brink of extinction

Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world, but proposed feral-free zones in NSW national parks may help some species survive.

ABC News

Whole-Scaled Slaughter: Ugly Reptiles Facing Extinction, Say Experts

During the 15-year research project, 961 scientists from 24 countries were involved.

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Tree Wrecked: Dinosaur Extinction Slowed Down Evolution Of Plants

Scientists participating in the study were also able to determine how profound the changes were.

Zenger

Emperor Penguin at serious risk of extinction due to climate change

The emperor penguin, which roams Antarctica's frozen tundra and chilly seas, is at severe risk of extinction in the next 30 to 40 years as a result of climate change, an expert from the Argentine Antarctic Institute (IAA) warned.

Reuters

Stop Using 'Too Hot' Climate Models, Says Nature Commentary

And avoid implausible, worst-case scenarios for greenhouse gas emissions too.

Reason

Australia's next government must tackle our collapsing ecosystems and extinction crisis

Australia’s remarkable animals, plants and ecosystems are world-renowned, and rightly so.

The Conversation

Blow for Barclays as 20% of shareholders reject climate strategy

Bank plan meets opposition after environmental protesters disrupt AGM in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Removing alien plants can save water: we measured how much

Humans’ relationship with nature is broken. We’re transforming the Earth so dramatically that almost one million plant and animals species face extinction. Losing species unravels the tapestry of nature, changing how ecosystems function and, ultimately, damaging society too.

The Conversation

Extinction Rebellion protesters send Barclays' AGM in Manchester into chaos

One woman in the audience reportedly glued herself to a seat as security was called in at Manchester Central

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The Independent UK

Giant 32-feet-long ‘death shadow’ dinosaur discovered by scientists in Argentina

Dinosaur may have been member of group that later gave rise to birds, say scientists

Salon

When dinosaurs died, plants thrived

A new study answers long-held questions about how dinosaurs' mass extinction influenced plant evolution

Los Angeles Times

After more than a century, California condors soar over redwoods once again

After being pushed to the brink of extinction, California condors have returned to a slice of Northern California habitat for the first time in 130 years. On Tuesday, four of the big birds flew the coop after being born in a captive-breeding program.

The Conversation

Find out what threatened plants and animals live in your electorate (and what your MP can do about it)

More than 1,800 Australian plants and animals are considered at-risk of extinction, and yet protecting threatened species is almost entirely absent from the current election campaign.

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The Guardian - UK

Catch a failing star: the tense wait for a supernova

Astronomers are hoping to witness the self-destruction of a star, which could help shed light on the creation of matter in our galaxy

ABC News

Ecophysiological modelling predicts mass marine-life extinction by the year 2300 if global warming continues

Researchers say ocean life faces a mass die-off by the year 2300, rivalling the great extinctions of Earth's deep past, if humanity fails to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

The Conversation

Fail: our report card on the government's handling of Australia's extinction crisis

Australia is losing more biodiversity than any other developed nation. Already this year the charismatic and once abundant gang gang cockatoo has been added to our national threatened species list, the koala has been listed as endangered and the Great Barrier Reef suffered another mass bleaching event.

The Guardian - US

Global heating risks most cataclysmic extinction of marine life in 250m years

New research warns pressures of rising heat and loss of oxygen are reminiscent of ‘great dying’ that occurred about 250m years ago

Inverse

1 in 5 reptile species is now endangered — here's why that matters so much

In a new study, researchers found that 21 percent of more than 10,000 reptile species studied are at risk of extinction. Many of the top threats to reptiles also threaten most plants and animals.

Edinburgh Live

Proud West Lothian zoo celebrates birthday of super cute rare wildcat kittens

The adorable trio celebrate their first birthday after being born at the zoo last year in a bid to repopulate the dying Scottish wildcat species before complete extinction.

The Independent UK

Over a fifth of reptile species are at risk of extinction, study warns

While comprehensive risk analysis exists for birds and mammals, such estimates are lacking for reptiles

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