China is racing to build the world’s largest national park system by 2035 consisting of a 272M-acre network already protecting pandas, tigers, and glaciers. It aims to triple America’s park size, blending conservation with cultural heritage and eco-tourism. With five sprawling parks already open, China leverages its vast resources and ambition to redefine wilderness preservation.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/china-national-parks-system
The 'hoiho' (yellow-eyed penguin) is one of the world's rarest penguins. It's an iconic penguin in Aotearoa/New Zealand. And it's in severe danger. Department of Conservation (DOC) data showed the northern population had collapsed by 80 percent since 2008, with some colonies already becoming functionally extinct.
Conservation groups are calling on the government to put an emergency fishing ban in place. The government would be informed by a "scientific multi-threat risk assessment". OK. But the government awarded the tender for the assessment in September 2022 already with diddly squat action. While many things have fast tracked through legislation this year with urgency and attempts to keep things clandestine.
Why am I saying this? Well, my #scouts name is 'Hoiho', so naturally I mentally stumbled upon this piece on the radio this morning.
#conservation#scouting #aotearoa #nz#NewZealand #penguins #extinction
The 'hoiho' (yellow-eyed penguin) is one of the world's rarest penguins. It's an iconic penguin in Aotearoa/New Zealand. And it's in severe danger. Department of Conservation (DOC) data showed the northern population had collapsed by 80 percent since 2008, with some colonies already becoming functionally extinct.
Conservation groups are calling on the government to put an emergency fishing ban in place. The government would be informed by a "scientific multi-threat risk assessment". OK. But the government awarded the tender for the assessment in September 2022 already with diddly squat action. While many things have fast tracked through legislation this year with urgency and attempts to keep things clandestine.
Why am I saying this? Well, my #scouts name is 'Hoiho', so naturally I mentally stumbled upon this piece on the radio this morning.
#conservation#scouting #aotearoa #nz#NewZealand #penguins #extinction
India fears a planned Chinese mega-dam in Tibet will reduce water flows on a major river by up to 85% during the dry season, prompting Delhi to fast-track plans for its own dam to mitigate the effects. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/25/asia-pacific/politics/china-dam-water-war-india/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #china #india #narendramodi #xijinping #water #conservation #dams #climatechange #environment #rivers #hydropower #tibet
150,000 Sq. Miles to Be Protected in Canada’s Northwest by Coalition of First Nations
#goodnews #goodearth#indigenous #environment#Conservation #parks #government #Canada
150,000 Sq. Miles to Be Protected in Canada’s Northwest by Coalition of First Nations
#goodnews #goodearth#indigenous #environment#Conservation #parks #government #Canada
In an extremely disappointing, but predictable decision, Joe Szakacs MP has approved the City of Marion request to revocate the community land status of Chestnut Court Reserve, in preparation for the land to be sold to MAB CCT to build a showroom and battery facility for Tesla.
THIS CAN STILL BE STOPPED: THE PROPOSAL NOW MOVES BACK TO THE COUNCIL FOR A FINAL VOTE.
Contact your local representatives and the Council, tell them why, again, this must be rejected. 🌳🌳
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Joe said he “warmly welcomes investment and the creation of jobs in our state”, and though he notes “genuine community concern around tree maintenance and the availability of open spaces”, he’s is satisfied with the Council’s plan.
That is, he “warmly welcomes” investment from renowned fascist Elon Musk, and jobs in his unstable at best, failing at worst, company Tesla.
Tesla, who are currently subject to a 10,000 person Australian class action lawsuit, as well as at least 16 lawsuits globally, with an even longer history of more. A company subject to a new lawsuit basically weekly at this rate.
Elon Musk and his companies’ well documented history of environmental, labour, and workers violations have been seemingly ignored, not even mentioned in his statement.
These are not allegations, these are facts. They cannot be ignored.
How can a government say it is “people before profits” but be so willing to ignore these in favour of doing business?
The community knows Elon Musk.
They know his companies, and they know his influence.
They know this man is a fascist, and they have said they do not want his business here.
And yet here we are, with the State Government following the Council’s and ignoring a 95% disapproval community response to do business. This is democracy manifest.
#treesnotteslas #adelaide#KaurnaYarta#Marion #tonsley #tesla #elonmusk #musk #community #environment #saveourtrees #communityspaces #conservation #southaustralia#CollectiveAction#GreenSpaces
In an extremely disappointing, but predictable decision, Joe Szakacs MP has approved the City of Marion request to revocate the community land status of Chestnut Court Reserve, in preparation for the land to be sold to MAB CCT to build a showroom and battery facility for Tesla.
THIS CAN STILL BE STOPPED: THE PROPOSAL NOW MOVES BACK TO THE COUNCIL FOR A FINAL VOTE.
Contact your local representatives and the Council, tell them why, again, this must be rejected. 🌳🌳
…
Joe said he “warmly welcomes investment and the creation of jobs in our state”, and though he notes “genuine community concern around tree maintenance and the availability of open spaces”, he’s is satisfied with the Council’s plan.
That is, he “warmly welcomes” investment from renowned fascist Elon Musk, and jobs in his unstable at best, failing at worst, company Tesla.
Tesla, who are currently subject to a 10,000 person Australian class action lawsuit, as well as at least 16 lawsuits globally, with an even longer history of more. A company subject to a new lawsuit basically weekly at this rate.
Elon Musk and his companies’ well documented history of environmental, labour, and workers violations have been seemingly ignored, not even mentioned in his statement.
These are not allegations, these are facts. They cannot be ignored.
How can a government say it is “people before profits” but be so willing to ignore these in favour of doing business?
The community knows Elon Musk.
They know his companies, and they know his influence.
They know this man is a fascist, and they have said they do not want his business here.
And yet here we are, with the State Government following the Council’s and ignoring a 95% disapproval community response to do business. This is democracy manifest.
#treesnotteslas #adelaide#KaurnaYarta#Marion #tonsley #tesla #elonmusk #musk #community #environment #saveourtrees #communityspaces #conservation #southaustralia#CollectiveAction#GreenSpaces
Aureonarius baimaensis
Treatment: https://treatment.plazi.org/id/3C531213-6F46-3878-FF57-87AB5E62EC9B
Publication: https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.706.2.2
#Phytotaxa#AureonariusBaimaensis
#FAIRdata
#science#OA #openaccess #biology #taxonomy #ecology #biodiversity #nature #wildlife #conservation #fungi #mushrooms #mycology
Aureonarius baimaensis
Treatment: https://treatment.plazi.org/id/3C531213-6F46-3878-FF57-87AB5E62EC9B
Publication: https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.706.2.2
#Phytotaxa#AureonariusBaimaensis
#FAIRdata
#science#OA #openaccess #biology #taxonomy #ecology #biodiversity #nature #wildlife #conservation #fungi #mushrooms #mycology
Report: State of the Butterflies in the United States
🦋 More than one-fifth of our butterflies disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
🦋 Over 40% of assessed species fell in numbers by 50% or more—and two dozen species suffered more than 90% losses.
🦋 "Butterfly habitat should be woven into all parts of our landscapes—farmland, utility corridors, solar arrays, bike paths, roadsides, natural areas, and backyard and community gardens—to provide homes for common and wide-ranging butterflies as well as rare and at-risk species."
🦋 "To recover butterflies, we must combine efforts across towns and cities, working lands, and natural areas as well as in the linkages and stepping stones which provide connecting pathways."
👉 All is not lost! Have a garden, pots or access to a natural area or park? Join me in building back habitat for butterflies. I will post useful resources and share my experiences and tips. Share yours as well.
🌷 I'll also post butterfly gardens from my travels. Many have a head start in this.
https://xerces.org/publications/scientific-reports/state-of-butterflies-in-united-states
#ButterflyConservation 🧵
#Butterflies#Nature#Conservation#Gardening#HabitatGardening#BiodiversityGardening
Report: State of the Butterflies in the United States
🦋 More than one-fifth of our butterflies disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
🦋 Over 40% of assessed species fell in numbers by 50% or more—and two dozen species suffered more than 90% losses.
🦋 "Butterfly habitat should be woven into all parts of our landscapes—farmland, utility corridors, solar arrays, bike paths, roadsides, natural areas, and backyard and community gardens—to provide homes for common and wide-ranging butterflies as well as rare and at-risk species."
🦋 "To recover butterflies, we must combine efforts across towns and cities, working lands, and natural areas as well as in the linkages and stepping stones which provide connecting pathways."
👉 All is not lost! Have a garden, pots or access to a natural area or park? Join me in building back habitat for butterflies. I will post useful resources and share my experiences and tips. Share yours as well.
🌷 I'll also post butterfly gardens from my travels. Many have a head start in this.
https://xerces.org/publications/scientific-reports/state-of-butterflies-in-united-states
#ButterflyConservation 🧵
#Butterflies#Nature#Conservation#Gardening#HabitatGardening#BiodiversityGardening
Today's #MothOfTheDay is a tiny 4mm micromoth (about a grain of rice). Micros are known by their Latin name first, with vernacular as secondary.
LOBESIA RELIQUANA (Wood Marble) A tortrix moth; ergo it spins leaves to create larvae shelters. Hard to photo in focus with 6yr old iPhone because it's so miniscule!
#moths #moth #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies#MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #cute #garden #summer #conservation #biodiversity #alttext
Today's #MothOfTheDay is a tiny 4mm micromoth (about a grain of rice). Micros are known by their Latin name first, with vernacular as secondary.
LOBESIA RELIQUANA (Wood Marble) A tortrix moth; ergo it spins leaves to create larvae shelters. Hard to photo in focus with 6yr old iPhone because it's so miniscule!
#moths #moth #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies#MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #cute #garden #summer #conservation #biodiversity #alttext
Little spotted kiwi found on #NewZealand's mainland for first time in 50 years https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567038/little-spotted-kiwi-found-on-new-zealand-s-mainland-for-first-time-in-50-years
"#Kiwi pukupuku are extremely vulnerable to introduced predators. Until now, it was believed they only survived in offshore islands and fenced predator-free sites. An estimated 2000 of the threatened #birds remain, though the population is increasing thanks to the #conservation efforts... Despite years of searching, the last known sighting of a #KiwiPukupuku on the mainland was in 1978."
Little spotted kiwi found on #NewZealand's mainland for first time in 50 years https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567038/little-spotted-kiwi-found-on-new-zealand-s-mainland-for-first-time-in-50-years
"#Kiwi pukupuku are extremely vulnerable to introduced predators. Until now, it was believed they only survived in offshore islands and fenced predator-free sites. An estimated 2000 of the threatened #birds remain, though the population is increasing thanks to the #conservation efforts... Despite years of searching, the last known sighting of a #KiwiPukupuku on the mainland was in 1978."
A poster explaining why beaver ponds and dams are good for ecosystems
#Conservation #Restoration#Ecosystems
Thanks to @ml the original, but not the artists' names, are found!
This originated at
https://martinezbeavers.org/climate-change-superheroes/
I don't have artist names, but thanks to these folks for creating a great poster
A poster explaining why beaver ponds and dams are good for ecosystems
#Conservation #Restoration#Ecosystems
Thanks to @ml the original, but not the artists' names, are found!
This originated at
https://martinezbeavers.org/climate-change-superheroes/
I don't have artist names, but thanks to these folks for creating a great poster
Utah Sen. Mike Lee Says Selling Off Public Lands Will Solve the West’s Housing Crisis. Past Sales Show Otherwise.
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Last month, Lee introduced a now-removed amendment to Trump’s policy megabill that mandated the sale of up to 3 million acres. It did little to address the challenges of building affordable housing on public land.
https://www.propublica.org/article/utah-mike-lee-public-lands-sell-off?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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