Are aesculapian snakes poisonous as massive 6.5ft invasive species 'accidentally' introduced to UK
Experts warn the snake species are 'thriving' in the UK, but won't start eating our dogs and cats any time soon ...
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expert reaction to systematic review of studies on impacts of global pesticide use on biodiversity
A systematic review published in Nature Communications looks at the impact of pesticide use on biodiversity.
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Global warming and mass extinctions: What we can learn from plants from the last ice age
Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...
How smarter greenhouses could improve the UK’s food security
Around 70% of the Britain’s 12,000 greenhouses are more than 40 years old. So there’s a huge opportunity for hi-tech ...
Urgent warning to dog walkers as killer plant washes up on UK shores
Hemlock has been found on several beaches across the UK - and just a small amount can be deadly to both humans and dogs, ...
Britain has a new snake species—should climate change mean it is allowed to stay?
All animals live in or seek a set of climate conditions they find tolerable. This "climate envelope" partially determines ...
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Five ways that Lancashire gardeners can help local wildlife thrive this winter
Some creatures hibernate or migrate, but some (like us) stick out the harsh weather. Food is scarce and these animals can ...