Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Science

Scientists alarmed as super El Niño collides with 'strange uptick' in Galapagos iguana trafficking

The only lizard in the world that can live and forage at sea may now be in a fight for survival. International scientists warn black-market trafficking of Galapagos marine iguanas is peaking just as the super El Niño decimates their natural food source.

Scientists alarmed as super El Niño collides with 'strange uptick' in Galapagos iguana trafficking

We haven't written up this one. Phys.org has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at phys.org →

More in Science

Climate adaptation's delivery gap: Turning national plans into action

By 2025, 143 of 154 developing countries had a National Adaptation Plan process in place, yet implementation has not kept pace. Many countries still lack the institutional capacity, project preparation and finance needed to turn their priorities into strategies, bankable projects and results on the ground.

More from Thursday 15 October →