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As Earth Hour approaches this Saturday, its organizer emphasized that the one-hour event for the planet serves as a reminder to conserve resources at all times. Angela Consuelo Ibay of WWF-Philippines said the symbolic switch-off aims to foster habits amid the energy crisis. The Department of Energy suspended spot market operations on Thursday to ease consumer burdens.

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Fungi, long overlooked despite their essential contributions to soil creation, carbon sequestration, and the global economy, are receiving increased scientific and policy attention. Advocates push for their recognition on par with plants and animals amid threats like habitat loss. Efforts include conservation pledges and research initiatives highlighting their symbiotic relationships with plants.

Nearly 50 African penguin chicks rescued from flooding on Bird Island are now healthy and gaining weight under expert care at a rehabilitation centre in Gqeberha. The chicks were evacuated after heavy rains on 24 February washed away their nests. Climate change is exacerbating such threats to seabird colonies.

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The eastern hellbender salamander, an iconic species in the Appalachian Mountains, was expected to receive endangered status from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by the end of 2025 but has been deferred to a long-term actions list. Conservationists worry that delays, exacerbated by climate change and recent natural disasters, threaten the amphibian's survival. Local communities in North Carolina are pushing for action amid bipartisan support.