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deforestation
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Our primate ancestors evolved in the cold – not the tropics
Japan’s famous snow macaques are an exception among primates today. But our early ancestors often lived through weather…
Solar trees can save 99% of forests, study finds
New research published in Scientific Reports demonstrates that innovative solar trees can generate as much power as conventional solar farms while saving 99 percent of forest ecosystems from destruction.
Troy’s fall was partly due to environmental strain – and it holds lessons for today
Stephan Blum, University of Tübingen Sometimes the seeds of collapse are sown in the very soil of prosperity.…
Spear-nosed bat discovered in Mexico, a first for the country
For the first time, researchers have documented the Greater Spear-nosed Bat in Mexico, extending its known range by 75 miles and sparking calls for its protection.
Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century. We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire
Aliraza Khatri’s Photography/Getty Sven Teske, University of Technology Sydney Is climate action a lost cause? The United States…