All posts in Biodiversity
Many plants and animals are facing extinction in the U.S.
Photo: Pixabay/christels A third of wild plants and an even larger share of animals are at risk of going extinct in the United States, according to a prominent conservationist group in its report, which has sounded the alarm about the
Earth has lost a fifth of wetlands since 1700, but most could still be saved
Being close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for development.
Scientists are seeking to understand how plants migrate in the face of climate change
"I think that understanding climate fidelity, while a new and different idea, will be very important going forward."
Many of the Amazon’s remaining forests have been ‘degraded,’ scientists say
Beyond the environmental costs, excessive degradation of forests in the Amazon is also harming local communities.
A mixture of crops can be a blessing for bees and other pollinators
"Our mixed cultures were less dense than pure cultures, which possibly increased the visibility of the flowers."
More diverse avian communities have a better chance against climate change
A community of birds of prey, insectivores, and seed-eaters is better safeguarded against climate change impacts.