Tag: biodiversity3
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Great Fish Count Nets Huge Number of Sea Creatures
The annual survey of biodiversity in New York City’s waterways had a great turnout on Saturday.
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Nonhuman Life Should Be Central to Sustainability Problem-Solving
A dire new U.N. report highlights the importance of including all life in our pursuit to sustain humanity.
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Why Endangered Species Matter
The Endangered Species Act is under attack. If we don’t protect endangered species, their extinction will impact our food, water, environment and health.
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Contest Highlights Stunning Photos of Nature and Fieldwork
The contest, hosted Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology celebrates the beauty of their work.
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Upcoming Scientific Fieldwork: 2019 and Beyond
On every continent and every ocean, Earth Institute researchers are studying climate, geology, natural hazards and other dynamics of the planet. Here is a list of projects in rough chronological order for the coming year and beyond.
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End of Colombia Conflict May Bring New Threats to Ecosystems
The end of a 52-year internal conflict could spell trouble for the second most biodiverse country in the world. A new study outlines a sustainable path forward.
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What Are the Biggest Threats to the Endangered Species Act?
The changes currently proposed by Congress and the Trump administration are dangerous for biodiversity. Here’s what you need to know.
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What Helps Animals Adapt (or Not) to Climate Change?
As our climate changes, some animals seem to be able to adapt while others cannot. What makes adaptation possible? Can humans help it along?
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Photo Essay: The Re-Greening of Puerto Rico
Researchers survey the damage to Puerto Rico’s forests in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.