# Audio Edition: the State of Nature, Weekly Update #16

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Podcast: [Nature Signals Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nature-signals-podcast-7864786)
Published: 2026-02-06T02:15:06+00:00
Episode link: https://ruththornton.substack.com/p/audio-edition-the-state-of-nature-05a
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## Resource

Here is the audio edition of this week’s State of Nature Update. Listen to hear about: Biodiversity: * European wildcats are making a comeback in Central Europe * Coyote photobombs cougar capture on live TV * Norway’s polar bears seem to be adapting to climate change - for now * Fake AI images of wildlife complicate conservation efforts Climate change & energy transition: * Michigan sues oil giants for increasing the price of electricity Pollution & pesticides: * EPA is not reviewing pesticide paraquat’s influence on Parkinson’s disease * Colorado bill would curb use of crop seeds pre-treated with toxic insecticide * Wisconsin water treatment facility cleans up PFAS in drinking water If you’re interested in learning more about any of the stories I covered, click on the links in the written version of the post: Know someone who might enjoy this post? I’d love for you to share it: Nature Signals is a reader-supported publication. It takes many hours to write and research each post. To receive new posts in your inbox and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Not ready to subscribe? Consider buying me a coffee (or a beer…). Any support is greatly appreciated! Get full access to Nature Signals at ruththornton.substack.com/subscribe

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