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Ecosystems the size of Amazon ‘can collapse within decades’
by Large biomes can break down like Jenga bricks once tipping point reached, research finds
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The oceans’ last chance: ‘It has taken years of negotiations to set this up’
Wildlife in most of the lawless high seas faces an existential threat from fishing, shipping and the military. Next month, a landmark UN conference could finally bring hope
Mountain gorilla population rises above 1,000
New total represents an increase of 25% since 2010 in its central African heartland
How ships bring agonising death to last Greek whales
Government promises action on collisions to avoid slaughter on busy shipping routes
Climate change on track to cause major insect wipeout, scientists warn
Insects are vital to ecosystems but will lose almost half their habitat under current climate projections
Investors urge fossil fuel firms to shun Trump’s Arctic drilling plans
Oil extraction in Alaskan wilderness area would be an ‘irresponsible business decision’, trillion-dollar investors say
Climate change could alter ocean food chains, leading to far fewer fish in the sea
Climate change is rapidly warming the Earth and altering ecosystems on land and at sea that produce our food. In the oceans, most added heat from climate warming is still near the surface and will take centuries to work down into deeper waters. But as this happens, it will change ocean circulation patterns and make ocean food chains less productive.
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Corporations key to rescuing nature, says WWF chief
“Today’s corporations inflict significant negative externalities on the planet,” said Sukhdev. “They need to recognise that responsibility.” A generation ago, the idea of a veteran …
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Responding to public, Vancouver aquarium will not hold whales or dolphins captive
Canada aquarium has announced it will end the practice of keeping cetaceans in captivity, after pressure from the public
Wildlife reserve for Antarctica would be world’s largest
Vast 1.8m sq km fishing-free zone would protect species, such as penguins, leopard seals and whales, and help mitigate the effects of climate change