Endangered Species Protection

Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species

Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...

The Guardian - 14h

Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity

Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.

BBC News - 3h

This whale species is so rare it's never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries

Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world's rarest whale species

ABC News - 16h

How a Buzzy Startup Made the iPhone of Beehives to Protect Pollinators

Beewise’s AI and robotics-powered BeeHome has the potential to fortify the global food supply by keeping bees healthy.

Inc. - 21h

Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians

Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...

The Guardian - 18h

Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs

President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.

The New York Times - 51m

Wolves to lose protection, as EU lowers bar for shooting wildlife

Downgrading species’ protection status for political gain puts decades of conservation efforts at risk, says WWF. Europe’s wolves will lose their “strict protection” status, alarming ...

The Guardian - 57m

Le Pen claims no-confidence motion only way to protect French public from ‘dangerous’ budget – live

Far-right leader says planned measures would ‘worsen the already monstrous deficits of seven years of Macronism’. The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, ...

The Guardian - 2h

Judge ends gun case against Hunter Biden after pardon – US politics live

Delaware judge terminates case in which jury had found president’s son guilty of three gun-related charges . What is a presidential pardon and how has it been used in the US? Notre Dame ...

The Guardian - 34m

Meloni says Italy aims to protect jobs after CEO of Fiat owner Stellantis quits

Company is at loggerheads with Italian government, which claims it has not invested enough in the country. Business live – latest updates The Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said ...

The Guardian - 1h

EU votes to lower protection status for wolves after farmers push to allow culls

European nations have approved plans to scale back the protection for wolves in a victory for farmers over environmentalists that has caught the political limelight in the European Union

ABC News - 2h

US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks

The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...

The Hill - 1h

I understand why Joe Biden wants to protect his son Hunter. But it doesn't make it right | Arwa Mahdawi

This is another example of a two-tiered justice system that routinely shields the powerful – and punishes the powerless. ‘No one is above the law,” Joe Biden tweeted in May . He probably should ...