Exercise #3: Connecting Past and Present
October 2, 2023 By: Bruno Knopfel
Article 1 – Conservation
The article discusses Nepal’s plan to gift rhinoceroses to China for conservation purposes. Conservationists are urging caution, expressing concerns about potential risks to the rhino population in Nepal, which has seen significant progress in recent years. They highlight the importance of rigorous monitoring and cooperation between both countries to ensure the well-being and protection of the rhinos in their new habitat. Additionally, experts focus on the need for transparency and devotion to international guidelines in this conservation effort.
Article 2 – Urbanization
The article highlights some worrying info about Canadian cities losing a lot of green areas because of urban growth. Researchers used satellite data from three different years (2001, 2011, and 2019) and found that cities like Toronto, Montreal, Kelowna, and Milton all saw significant declines in green spaces. While only Saskatoon and Regina actually gained some. The main culprit here is urbanization, as populations are rising steeply.
References:
Weber, B. (2022, February 1). Survey shows these Canadian cities have lost green spaces amid urbanization | Globalnews.ca. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/8586905/urban-green-space-canada-statcan-survey/
Conservationists urge caution as Nepal to gift more rhinos to China. (2023, September 30). Mongabay Environmental News. https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/conservationists-urge-caution-as-nepal-to-gift-more-rhinos-to-china/
Thank you for sharing these interesting articles on conservation and urbanization. Your summary of Nepal’s rhino conservation plan raises important points about international cooperation and the complexities of wildlife protection. The article on Canadian cities losing green spaces highlights a critical issue in urban development. Your concise presentation of both topics effectively illustrates the ongoing challenges in balancing conservation with urbanization. It’s great to see you connecting these current events to our course themes. Well done on selecting such relevant and thought-provoking articles!