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Warning on mass extinction of marine life: 'an oh my God moment'

Warning on mass extinction of marine life: 'an oh my God moment'

A new study finds that if fossil fuel emissions continue apace, the oceans could experience a mass extinction by 2300. There is still time to avoid it.
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Six new wētā species under climate change threat

Six new species of wētā discovered at the bottom of the South Island could be extinct within a generation due to climate change, an expert is warning.

mass extinction & biodiversity loss

What to expect from the world′s sixth mass extinction

Humans alive today are witnessing the beginning of the first mass extinction in 65 million years. What does biodiversity loss mean for us and the environment?
Lake Tahoe’s beach bears are  climate change victims
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Eleanor Cummins: Lake Tahoe’s beach bears aren’t cute. They’re climate change victims.

Watching ABC’s video of a mother and cubs at Lake Tahoe, it’s easy to forget that this isn’t a family outing but a scene of desperation: The bears are seeking relief from the extreme heat.
half a degree of warming has massive impact
www.dw.com

Fact check: Is half a degree of warming really such a big deal?

Minimal temperature increases like 1.5 or 2 degrees Celcius might sound insignificant, but when it comes to our planet they can have a massive impact. DW looks at the facts.
Colin A. Chapman, Patrick Omeja: Africa needs better science capacity to meet environmental challenges
theconversation.com

Colin A. Chapman, Patrick Omeja: Africa needs better science capacity to meet environmental challenges

Given Africa’s projected population growth, management of its environment must be a global priority
Plant silhouettes foreshadow the effects of climate change
www.wired.com

Plant silhouettes foreshadow the effects of climate change

A former field biologist turns to art to grapple with the effects of global warming.
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