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In 1778, Captain James Cook’s crew released goats in Hawaii as a future food source; their descendants damaged native plants and worsened erosionCaptain Cook introduced goats to Hawaii in 1778, which then proliferated rapidly. These animals severely damaged native plants and altered ...- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the planAustralian scientists introduced toxic cane toads to control sugar cane pests in 1935. These toads failed to eat the target beetles and spr...
- From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforestsToday, a single mature Miconia tree can produce over 8.9 million seeds in one season. What began as a 1937 garden introduction in tahiti ha...
- Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...
- Hawaii imposes climate change tax for touristsHawaii has become the first U.S. state to introduce a dedicated climate tax on tourists, aiming to raise $100 million annually to combat cl...
- Trump revives 'Manifest Destiny' dreams of US territorial expansionDonald Trump's second term reintroduces 'Manifest Destiny,' blending nationalism and religious fervor with territorial ambitions. He vows t...
- Last in-person vote in US will be cast on desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian IslandsOn Adak Island in western Alaska, a tradition continues as the last American casts an in-person ballot during presidential elections. Adak'...
- More than 20% of Earth's plant species found only on islands and time is running out to save themA study in Nature reveals that islands, covering just 5.3% of the planet's land, harbor 21% of the world's plant biodiversity. Urgent conse...
- Travel hot spots are turning overtourism challenges into opportunitiesTourism growth has caused protests in cities like Barcelona and Venice due to issues like overcrowding and unequal profit distribution. Sol...
- Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.
- Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limboSince the passage of the Endangered Species Act, over 1,700 species in the US have been listed as threatened or endangered. However, there ...
- Lahaina, Maui's historic town, virtually reduced to ash by wildfires in Hawaii; thousands without power, property worth millions damagedThe tragic wildfire that consumed Lahaina serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of natural disasters and the urgent need f...
- On Easter Sunday, a moment to savour the real triumph of rabbitsEuropeans were the first to hunt and domesticate rabbits.
- Meet the Plumeria, an early summer plant with a delicate fragranceSometimes the flowers themselves are edible, though trees rarely invest in making their flowers worth eating.
- Water wonder: 6 stunning island hotels opening around the world in 2023Plan a trip to these notable reopenings in some of the world’s most beloved tropical locales.
- How India, the largest exporter of shrimps, lost its crown to tiny EcuadorEcuador has a coastline of 2,237 km, against India’s 7,000 km. But the South American country has pipped us in shrimp exports. Without urge...
- The next frontier in farming? The Ocean.Today, seaweed is attracting new money and has a become a hot new global commodity. It is also bringing new purpose in new places because o...
- A Mexican bug can solve Karnataka's Weed problemThe bug, called Lantana Lace (tingid), was found in parts of Bandipur tiger reserve in Karnataka this month, feasting on lantana weeds and ...
- How Joseph “Sepp” Blatter controls soccerOsiris Guzman, president of Dominican Republic soccer, goes in another direction, comparing Blatter to Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela and Win...
- Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know themThe personalities and personal histories of John McCain and Barack Obama are as evident in the artwork, books and mementoes in their Senate...
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