Future of the Environment

This study predicts the first mass extinctions in 13,000 years

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As society continues to increase its footprint, climates are changing rapidly - the natural world cannot withstand both stresses forever. Image: Unsplash/Tanya Nevidoma

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The resilience of plants could be the lowest it's been for 13,000 years. Image: Global Change Biology
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