Natural Resources Conservation

Natural resources conservation refers to the management and protection of natural resources such as water, soil, forests, minerals and biodiversity to prevent depletion and long-term degradation. It involves sustainable use practices, restoration efforts and regulatory frameworks aimed at maintaining ecosystem function and resource availability. Conservation strategies balance environmental protection with economic and social needs.

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New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticidesScience

New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticides

PFAS from pesticide products detected in rivers, streams throughout United States A peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has found that…
SourceSourceJuly 24, 2024 Full article
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Wildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bearsNewsScience

Wildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bears

By York University A research team led by York University and a project involving 3M and Polar Bears International present field research deploying the first-ever…
SourceSourceJuly 15, 2024 Full article
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Sustainable electrification: Managing resources demands for future electric vehiclesScience

Sustainable electrification: Managing resources demands for future electric vehicles

Ritsumeikan University researchers found raw material demand for electric vehicles will triple by 2050, but circular strategies can ensure sustainability The increasing adoption of electric…
SourceSourceJune 25, 2024 Full article
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For sustainable livestock farming bordering the Amazon Rainforest, look to the womenClimate

For sustainable livestock farming bordering the Amazon Rainforest, look to the women

By The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture When trees and livestock compete for land, the trees usually lose. It…
SourceSourceJune 19, 2024 Full article
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Mangrove forest destruction to skyrocket carbon emissions by 50,000% by 2100Science

Mangrove forest destruction to skyrocket carbon emissions by 50,000% by 2100

Environmental research study highlights drastic impact of human activity on mangrove carbon stocks A dire forecast looms over the fate of mangrove forests worldwide as…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 23, 2024 Full article