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Wild souls : freedom and flourishing in the non-human world
Protecting wild animals and preserving the environment are two ideals so seemingly compatible as to be almost inseparable. But in fact, between animal welfare and conservation science there exists a space of underexamined and unresolved tension: wildness itself. When is it right to capture or feed wild animals for the good of their species? How do we balance the rights of introduced species with those already established within an ecosystem? Can hunting be ecological? Are any animals truly wild on a planet that humans have so thoroughly changed? No clear guidelines yet exist to help us resolve such questions. Transporting readers into the field with scientists tackling these profound challenges, Emma Marris tells the affecting and inspiring stories of animals around the globe - from Peruvian monkeys to Australian bilbies, rare Hawai'ian birds to majestic Oregon wolves.
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Ecosystem integrity is neither real nor valuable
We argue that “ecological integrity” is a bad fit as a value for conservation biology and restoration ecology. Both fields are organized around shared values, but it is important to be clear about the specific values and reasons motivating protection of or interventions in specific ecosystems. In practice, appeals to ecological integrity often fail to account for losses in value when ecosystems change. Ultimately, we do not believe ecosystems are the kinds of things that have integrity. Ecosystems are simply too dynamic in space and time, their complex interconnections, including coevolved relationships, ultimately fleeting at the geological scale. Any impression of “wholeness” is an artifact of the brevity of human lives and the shallowness of our historical records. We believe “ecological integrity” as it is currently used is typically a proxy for the values of diversity, complexity, and cultural connections with beloved ecosystem states. We should simply say what we mean and retire the concept of “ecological integrity.”
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Tasmanian bushfires threaten iconic ancient forests
Blazes have encroached on ecosystems that date back more than 180 million years.
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Why young climate activists have captured the world’s attention
As the movement prepares for a massive global protest, researchers break down why its message is gaining ground.
As the movement prepares for a massive global protest, researchers break down why its message is gaining ground.
Global Climate Strike, London, UK - 24 May 2019
Credit: James Veysey/Shutterstock
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Why the world is watching young climate activists
Communications researchers say these young climate activists are using their moral authority as children, and their social-media savvy, to surf a rising tide of adult concern. Many see tackling climate change as a matter of global justice - a framing that Thew says is more effective than a purely environmental message. Some of their concern is related to natural disasters thought to be exacerbated by climate change - such as the record-breaking forest fires in the western United States last year, and Hurricane Maria, which slammed into Puerto Rico in September 2017. [...]participants in a 2017 study conducted in Lisbon and in Adelaide, Australia, were willing to spend just as much money to prevent negative climate impacts on future generations as they were to protect themselves (L. Everuss et al.
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Hawaii wildfires: did scientists expect Maui to burn?
Wildfires are not new to Hawaii but they are becoming increasingly devastating. More traditional land use and better data dissemination could help to prevent future tragedies.
Wildfires are not new to Hawaii but they are becoming increasingly devastating. More traditional land use and better data dissemination could help to prevent future tragedies.
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The science of shopping addiction: what makes people buy loads of stuff?
From China to Brazil to Germany, huge numbers of people are addicted to shopping, driven in part by companies that use gaming strategies.
From China to Brazil to Germany, huge numbers of people are addicted to shopping, driven in part by companies that use gaming strategies.
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