A new version of ALTER-Net's Nature and Biodiversity News & Views website has been launched as part of the UK's annual National Science and Engineering Week. The new version has a smart new look, a wider selection of topics and graphical display of user input.
 News and Views presents a series of short topical articles on nature and biodiversity. Each topic contains links to further reading. Linked to each topic, are multiple choice questions. Users can express their views by answering these questions or by writing a free text comment. They can also see how other people have answered the questions and read other people’s views.
All the articles featured on News and Views have either been written by expert ALTER-Net scientists, or have been checked by an expert. The topic currently on News and Views are:
What is biodiversity?
What does the term 'biodiversity'mean and why is biodiversity important to us?
Are biofuel crops bad for biodiversity?
Biofuel crops may be an alternative to fossil fuels, but they come at a price
Beavers are back in the UK!
A trial introduction of beavers into Scotland is underway, but do you welcome the return of this creature?
Paying back our debt to Nature
Low-cost food comes at a price. How does farming affect wildlife? Would you pay more for sustainably-grown food?
Harlequin ladybird threat
If you thought all ladybirds were the gardener's friend, think again! The invasive harlequin ladybird is proving to be a real problem
Lichens - flags of distress?
Lichens may not at first sight seem very interesting, but actually they are surprisingly useful in many ways
Blooming water
Caused by a microscopic plant, algal blooms are quite a common occurrence in lakes, and can be a problem for people and wildlife.
News and Views has been developed by a group of ALTER-Net partners, led by CEH. Further topics will be added soon. Please help promote News and Views by sharing the link with friends and colleagues. |
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