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www.npr.org
3 months ago
OMG science

Migrating animals undergo perilous journeys every year. Humans make it more dangerous : Short Wave

Nearly half of the world's already threatened migratory species have declining populations, and more than a fifth of the 1,200 migratory species monitored by the U.N. are threatened with extinction.
The two greatest threats to migratory species are overexploitation and habitat loss from human activities. Invasive species, climate change, and pollution are also contributing factors. [ more ]
theconversation.com
4 months ago
Science

Coast Redwoods Are Enduring, Adaptable Marvels

Coast redwoods, the tallest plants on the planet, are at risk with only about 70,000 individuals remaining.
Trees, including redwoods, have evolved over time through natural selection and are now facing the pressures of a changing climate. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Endangered species list grows by 2,000. Climate change is part of the problem

Climate change is worsening biodiversity crises and accelerating the decline of species on Earth.
Species like Atlantic salmon and turtles are facing declines due to the impacts of climate change. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Endangered species list grows by 2,000. Climate change is part of the problem

Climate change is worsening biodiversity crises and accelerating the decline of species on Earth.
Species like Atlantic salmon and turtles are facing declines due to the impacts of climate change. [ more ]
moreclimate-change
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Environment

Endangered species list grows by 2,000. Climate change is part of the problem

Climate change is worsening biodiversity crises and accelerating the decline of species on Earth.
Species like Atlantic salmon and turtles are facing declines due to the impacts of climate change. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Environment

U.S. moves to protect wolverines as climate change melts their mountain refuges

The North American wolverine will receive threatened species protections due to climate change.
Wolverines rely on mountain snowpack, which is shrinking due to warming temperatures.
Wolverines join other animals at risk from climate change, including polar bears and crocodiles. [ more ]
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