There are 2.5m of these tiny creatures for each human and they play a big role as ecosystem engineers, as well as providing insights on everything from the climate to ageing

Source: Insects and us: a mind-blowing 20 quadrillion ants and what they mean for the planet | Insects | The Guardian

Top conservation issues in 2023

Wetland protection, ailing amphibians and rising sea levels among issues likely to have global impact

Source: Harvesting human pee and DIY fertiliser: top conservation issues in 2023 | Conservation | The Guardian

Astronaut Edgar Mitchell’s ‘State of the Planet’ Message Revisited

“Many of my colleagues and I believe that our global civilization is on an economic path that is environmentally unsustainable, one that is leading us toward economic decline and eventual collapse… Our global situation is incredibly challenging today because of the adoption of the western economic model (e.g., materialism, consumerism, and throw-away mentality) throughout much of the developed and developing economies of the world.”

Source: Astronaut Edgar Mitchell’s ‘State of the Planet’ Message Revisited – CounterPunch.org

‘Huge Win’: Court Finds EPA Approval of Bee-Killing Sulfoxaflor Unlawful

“It’s long past time for the EPA to take meaningful action to protect our most imperiled wildlife and put protections in place for endangered species before approving use of toxic pesticides on millions of acres of crops,” said one advocate.