Increase in ‘invasive’ species as a result of human activity could lead to global biodiversity loss

Increase in ‘invasive’ plants and animal species as a result of human activity could lead to dramatic biodiversity loss worldwide, scientists warn Experts collected data from 36 specialists who research biological invasions They found that transport, climate change and changing land use are key drivers A 20–30% rise non-native species numbers could have major global impacts  … Read more

The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change

The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change Length: 7:08 | Feb 18, 2020 Karen Roby interviews Charles McLellan about his cover story on how IoT, satellites, smartphones, and other tech is used to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.

The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change

The potential to install a regime of benign surveillance over the natural world is immense, ranging from earth-observation satellites to smartphones listening out for chain saws in the forest. The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change Karen Roby interviews Charles McLellan about his cover story on how … Read more