There’s still time to save about half of Earth’s land
"...if we act quickly and decisively, there is a slim window in which we can still conserve roughly half of Earth's land in a relatively intact state."
June 12, 2020 • ~6 min
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Indigenous peoples bear the brunt of pollution
Research demonstrates the disproportionate impact of pollution on Indigenous peoples worldwide, as well as their resistance.
May 20, 2020 • ~7 min
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Indigenous peoples bear the brunt of pollution
Research demonstrates the disproportionate impact of pollution on Indigenous peoples worldwide, as well as their resistance.
May 20, 2020 • ~7 min
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In 40 years, cities ate up a surprising amount of rural space
Urban expansion and falling population density in cities worldwide over the last 40 years are leading to problems with efficient use of land.
March 24, 2020 • ~4 min
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Birds indicate homogenization’s threat to biodiversity
"One of the most critical and conspicuous ways that diversity is changing is by changing the distribution of species across space." Bird "census" data indicate the risks.
March 6, 2020 • ~7 min
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Myanmar lost 60% of mangrove forests in 20 years
In the last 20 years, more than 60% of Myanmar's mangrove forests were converted to agricultural use, report researchers.
March 5, 2020 • ~3 min
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Ancient Madagascar shows humans make new places suit them
"Over time, people are actually creating their landscape. They're not degrading it necessarily. They're creating a landscape that is preferable for people."
Feb. 25, 2020 • ~7 min
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Book: Benefits from greenways are totally worth the cost
Open green spaces called greenways could benefit human health, animal habitats, and fight pollution, according to a new book.
Feb. 20, 2020 • ~1 min
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2B more people will likely live in cities by 2030
In 10 years, urban expansion into undeveloped land will destroy almost 112,000 square miles of natural habitat—an area larger than the United Kingdom.
Feb. 5, 2020 • ~3 min
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