Climate change: if warming approaches 2°C, a trickle of extinctions will become a flood
Areas of the world where species are exposed to potentially dangerous temperatures are due to get much bigger.
Dec. 11, 2023 • ~7 min
Why iconic trees are so important to us – and how replacing those that fall is often complicated
The felling of iconic trees is a highly emotive issue – but the damage needs to be repaired with care.
Dec. 4, 2023 • ~7 min
Tropical forest loss from growing rubber trade is more substantial than previously thought – new research
Rubber plantations are replacing forests, particularly in tropical regions.
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~8 min
How animal traits have shaped the journey of species across the globe
New research looks at how different species have managed to cross geographic barriers throughout history and whether their individual traits played a crucial role in these journeys.
Oct. 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Forests v farmland: what the world would look like if we allocated all our land in the optimal way
A new study suggests a radical rejigging of where food is grown. But is such a world even possible?
Oct. 13, 2023 • ~6 min
Tropical climates are the most biodiverse on Earth − but it's not only because of how warm and wet they are
A new study reveals how the geography of global climates influences the rich patterns of species diversity in an ever-changing world.
Sept. 28, 2023 • ~8 min
One in six UK species threatened with extinction – here's what we could lose (plus how to save them)
Wildlife populations continue to decline in the UK, one of the world’s most nature-deprived countries.
Sept. 27, 2023 • ~8 min
Why invasive ants are a silent threat to our ecosystems
Invasive ants are a major threat to biodiversity, according to a study.
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~6 min
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