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| Journal of Limnology |
An analysis of the distribution over time of seven #freshwater #fish species and one lamprey in the upper Po River basin (NW #Italy), an important #biodiversity hotspot.
Some drivers for the decline in the native species are linked to the overall degradation of the river environments: #habitat alterations, loss of connectivity, excessive water abstraction, #pollution presence of #invasiveAlien species...
A synthesis of 30 years of #data
➡️ https://doi.org/10.4081/jlimnol.2024.2194
Distribution of fish species in the upper Po River Basin (NW Italy): a synthesis of 30 years of data
Freshwater fish is the most diverse group of vertebrates but, unfortunately, also one of the most threatened. While some well-known, charismatic species have been subject to important conservation efforts, many others have long been neglected.doi.org
Excellent article by Sharon Lerner. Long, but reads fast like intrigue fiction (but 100% true).
#pollution #PublicHealth #CorporateCrime #3M #environment
> After the late ’70s, when 3M scientists established that the chemical was toxic in animals and was accumulating in humans, it produced millions of pounds per year.
> all people have at least one forever chemical in their blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.propublica.org/article/3m-forever-chemicals-pfas-pfos-inside-story
How 3M Execs Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work. As the EPA now forces the removal of the chemicals from drinking water, she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.ProPublica
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2023/sep/20/europes-pollution-divide-see-how-your-area-compares
Europe’s pollution divide: see how your area compares
Use our interactive map to find out the level of air pollution where you liveAntonio Voce (The Guardian)
The plastic pegs degrade in sunlight and eventually break. They'll fill a landfill or break into microplastics. Meanwhile, sunlight keeps rot off the wooden pegs and with regular use they may outlast me. If they break, the wood can be tossed in the garden to rot.
Why are plastic clothes pegs even a thing?
#plastic #pollution
