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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1923, James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1944, Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why the controversy over de-extinction risks missing the point
Efforts to revive the thylacine and woolly mammoth are forcing conservationists to face a long-overdue debate over what kind of natural world we want to build
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Portside
· Jul 11, 2026
What Is ‘De-Extinction’ Really For?
What Is ‘De-Extinction’ Really For? barry Fri, 07/10/2026 - 21:58
Wildlife | The Guardian
· Jul 10, 2026
Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply
Trump administration urged to relist a species in ‘very, very serious trouble’ under Endangered Species ActClimate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental groups warn.Meanwhile, a range of other issues, like ship strikes, oil spills, microplastic pollution, algal blooms and Russian harvesting are also probably contributing to the die-off that has nearly halved the whales’ estimated population. It fell from 20,000 in 2019 to fewer than 13,000 this year, and the deaths appear to be accelerating. Continue reading...
Irish News
· Jun 28, 2026
Forget Dracula: The surprising reasons Northern Ireland needs bats more than ever
From tiny pipistrelles to water-skimming Daubenton’s bats, these fascinating mammals play a crucial role in our environment. Yet misconceptions continue to cloud their reputation, writes Lorraine Wylie
NDTV
· Jul 9, 2026
AI As A Curator: The Role Of AI In Historical And Art Conservation
The pressing issue for curators and conservationists is no longer simply preservation itself, but rather tackling the monumental task efficiently and within realistic timeframes. Many cultural...
Futurism
· Jun 27, 2026
Light Pollution is Causing Fish to Live Miserable, Bitter Lives, Researchers Find
The consequences could ripple throughout the reef ecosystem. The post Light Pollution is Causing Fish to Live Miserable, Bitter Lives, Researchers Find appeared first on Futurism.
Quartz
· Jul 3, 2026
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Related coverage for "Why the controversy over de-extinction risks missing the point": Portside — What Is ‘De-Extinction’ Really For?. Wildlife | The Guardian — Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply. Irish News — Forget Dracula: The surprising reasons Northern Ireland needs bats more than ever. NDTV — AI As A Curator: The Role Of AI In Historical And Art Conservation. Futurism — Light Pollution is Causing Fish to Live Miserable, Bitter Lives, Researchers Find. Quartz — 20 animals that look like nothing else on Earth