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Hunting and hidden deaths led to 30% reduction in WI wolf population

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 06:47 AM PDT

About 100 additional wolves died over the winter in Wisconsin as a result of the delisting of grey wolves under the Endangered Species Act, alongside the 218 wolves killed by licensed hunters during Wisconsin's first public wolf hunt, according to new research. A majority of these additional, uncounted deaths are due to cryptic poaching, where poachers hide evidence of illegal killings.

Lottery-based incentives do not increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, study finds

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 12:43 PM PDT

Researchers found that Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery-based incentive system, intended to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, was not associated with an increase in COVD-19 vaccinations.

Securing decent living standards for all while reducing global energy use

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 04:17 PM PDT

Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research.