Ecosystems the size of Amazon ‘can collapse within decades’
Large biomes can break down like Jenga bricks once tipping point reached, research finds
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Large biomes can break down like Jenga bricks once tipping point reached, research finds
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
New total represents an increase of 25% since 2010 in its central African heartland
Government promises action on collisions to avoid slaughter on busy shipping routes
Insects are vital to ecosystems but will lose almost half their habitat under current climate projections
Oil extraction in Alaskan wilderness area would be an ‘irresponsible business decision’, trillion-dollar investors say
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.
“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 …
Canada aquarium has announced it will end the practice of keeping cetaceans in captivity, after pressure from the public
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