Animals that are adapting to climate change
Animals, like humans, are experiencing the effects of climate change, with many species at risk of extinction. The good news is that some animals have been showing signs of adaptation and are changing ...
Extinction threatens nearly a quarter of all freshwater species
Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth's surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that ...
Species reach their heat limits at similar temperatures, leaving ecosystems at risk of sudden climate-driven collapse
This is deeply concerning as it suggests that, as ecosystems warm due to climate change, species will disappear from an ...
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Climate change may help invasive species defoliate forests
Computer models developed by the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory predict that hotter, drier conditions ...
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
WASHINGTON — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, ...