Agriculture and Overuse Greater Threats to Wildlife Than Climate Change – Study

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Efforts to address climate change must not overshadow more immediate priorities for the survival of the world’s flora and fauna, say researchers. Story here.

Humans are Poisoning the Ocean—and It's Poisoning Us Back

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New study shows deadly bacteria levels spiking in North Atlantic as ocean temperatures rise. Story here.

Canadian Military Official Fears Pipeline Will Lead to "Disaster of Epic Proportions"

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Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) has serious concerns that a major pipeline project proposed by Calgary-based energy company TransCanada Corp. will lead to a "disaster of epic proportions," reported Radio-Canada on Tuesday, based on a series of internal emails. Story here.

How Brazil, Panama and Costa Rica Breathed New Life Into Their Degraded Lands

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This is the third instalment of our Restoration Global Tour blog series. The series examines restoration success stories in Asia, Latin America, Africa, Europe and North America. Tune in over the coming months for additional installments, or check out our Restoration Diagnostic for more information. Story here.

Humanity Just Ate Through Planet's Annual Resource Budget Faster Than Ever

CommonDreams 

A clearcut forest in Canada.
...and it's only August. That's the fastest pace yet. Story here.

Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Reminds World That Climate Change is Very Real

Nation of Change

The Opening Ceremony at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games may have opened up with a dance party, but it was a video on climate change watched by roughly 3.3 billion that made people stop what they were doing and focus on human-made pollution. Story here.

Honey Bee Population Drop by 12% Worldwide

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Experts around the world have warned that bee population is declining. Now, a study reveals that the number of honey bee colonies dropped by almost 12 percent last winter. Story here.