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Galaxy Frogs Disappear, Kerala Habitat Loss Feared

The stunning 'galaxy frog' has vanished from its only known habitat in Kerala, India. Photographers and scientists warn of a potential extinction crisis driven by habitat destruction. Discover the full story.

Alps glaciers face 'peak extinction' by 2033

A new study predicts the Alps could lose over 85% of its glaciers by 2100, with 'peak extinction' hitting in just eight years. The loss threatens tourism and ski resorts, underlining the urgent need for climate action.

3000 Welsh species at risk of extinction

A shocking report reveals 2,955 species in Wales are at serious risk of disappearing. Discover which beloved creatures are threatened and how simple conservation actions can help.

Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours after an Extinction Rebellion protest dyed the Grand Canal green. Read more on this environmental activism story.

Venice's Grand Canal dyed green in climate protest

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have dyed Venice's Grand Canal and other Italian waterways green to protest the failure of COP30 to phase out fossil fuels. Discover the full story behind the dramatic demonstration.

Ancient mammoth RNA breakthrough could aid de-extinction

Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.

Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive

New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.

Beasts of the Sea: A hypnotic tale of extinction

Iida Turpeinen's mesmerising novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow in a powerful ecological lament that speaks to our current climate crisis.

McBurney & Pite confront extinction in powerful new show

Visionary theatre directors Simon McBurney and Crystal Pite collaborate on 'Figures in Extinction', a powerful performance piece sounding the alarm on biodiversity loss through breathtaking movement and sound.

Schools spend £540m on English language support

UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.

Irish overtakes English as Galway's main language

The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.

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