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Notes from a rare planet: Reserves alone cannot stop biodiversity collapse

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Reserves alone cannot stop biodiversity collapse (Earth Times) Scientists are finding reserves are not enough to avoid the sixth mass extinction. We need to consume less and control population more. Our current reserve rates are two low (6 percent of … Continue reading →

Notes from a rare planet: Climate change will cause bigger fires in Yellowstone

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Yellowstone burning: big fires to hit world’s first national park annually by 2050 (Mongabay) Climate change is going to cause more big fires to hit Yellowstone. “A sudden increase in large fires—defined as over 200 hectares (500 acres)—by mid-century could … Continue reading →