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In ecosystems like Alaska’s boreal forest, preventing biodiversity loss is no longer possible. Scientists are beginning to grapple with what comes next.
“A bunch of countries and corporations are responsible for the mess. They have to bloody clean it up. As simple as that.”
New research indicates that the forest is losing its ability to recover from deforestation, fire, and drought.
“We’re asking for something so simple. Something that could save so many lives.”
Pollution from the 2019 fire remained elevated long after shelter-in-place warnings ended, according to an analysis of previously unreported air and monitoring data.
It’s not your imagination: This summer is already hotter than normal.
Trees are great at capturing warming gases, but mass-planting efforts tell a tricky story.
The movement to recognize and protect the rights of nature scored another victory last month when an Indian court declared that the natural world should have legal rights on par with humans.
Australians delivered a strong mandate for climate action last weekend as they voted overwhelmingly for the center-left Labor Party, the Green Party, and pro-climate “teal” independent candidates.
