Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/14/nature-carbon-sink-collapse-global-heating-models-emissions-targets-evidence-aoeThe sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models â and could rapidly accelerate global heating
‘A world first’: Devon calls victory in 27-year war on termites | Devon | The Guardian
theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/21/a-world-first-devon-calls-victory-in-27-year-war-on-termitesSubterranean termite colony found under two bungalows in 1994 is declared terminated after ‘amazing cooperation’ of homeowners
A Cephalopod Has Passed a Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children
sciencealert.com/cuttlefish-can-pass-a-cognitive-test-designed-for-childrenA new test of cephalopod smarts has reinforced how important it is for us humans to not underestimate animal intelligence.
What’s the Point If We Can’t Have Fun?
thebaffler.com/salvos/whats-the-point-if-we-cant-have-funMy friend June Thunderstorm and I once spent a half an hour sitting in a meadow by a mountain lake, watching an inchworm dangle from the top of a stalk of grass…
In Search of the Elusive Sea Wolf Along Canada's Rugged Coast -- National Geographic
ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/10/sea-wolves/mcgrath-textAt Canada's western edge, beachcombing wolves swim between islands, eating whatever the sea serves up.