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No Mow May: Can our backyards be the haven that nature needs?

Natalie StevensonJuly 24, 2022August 5, 2023010 mins

No Mow May is a campaign by UK charities to reintroduce wildlife into our gardens. Natalie Stevenson discusses why biodiversity is so important, and the impact the campaign is having.

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Should we ban wildlife trade? The consequences of a global ban of wildlife trade on public health

Toscanie HulettJune 1, 2022May 16, 2023014 mins

Toscanie Hulett comments on the consequences of wildlife trade on public health, and whether a blanket ban of the trade would actually be detrimental to sustainable development.

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AI in conservation: A modern-day solution to the biodiversity crisis?

The Oxford ScientistMarch 21, 2022August 7, 2023013 mins

Does the technology behind predictive texts, facial recognition, and our social media feeds offer the solution to struggling global wildlife conservation efforts? Katie Jones investigates.

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