Sunflower sea stars, hit by a “climate-fueled pandemic,” play a key role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced.
Tag: Biodiversity
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Nations Agree on Language for Historic Treaty to Protect Ocean Life
The United Nations agreement is a significant step toward protecting biodiversity under growing threat from climate change, overfishing and mining of seabeds.
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How Widespread Are These Toxic Chemicals? They’re Everywhere.
Researchers created a map showing where PFAS compounds, linked to cancer in humans, have been detected in wildlife. It spans the globe.
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The Sunday Read: ‘Has the Amazon Reached Its “Tipping Point”?’
Some Brazilian scientists fear that the Amazon may become a grassy savanna — with profound effects on the climate worldwide.