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IPCC report: Climate change could soon outpace humanity’s ability to adapt
By Kiley Price
February 28, 2022
The catastrophic impacts of climate breakdown may soon outpace humanity’s ability to adapt to it, according to a new report.
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Thomas Lovejoy, ‘godfather of biodiversity,’ dies at 80
By Bruno Vander Velde
December 26, 2021
The conservation movement has lost one of its giants. Renowned ecologist Thomas Lovejoy died Dec. 25 at the age of 80, National Geographic reported.
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2021 in review: Covid raged on — but nature provided hope
By Kiley Price
December 21, 2021
In 2021, Conservation News covered how nature has helped communities stay afloat during the pandemic — and why conservation is critical for public health. Here are some of our most-read stories of the year.
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5 wins for nature in 2021
By Kiley Price
December 15, 2021
Good news: 2021 saw a series of major wins for the climate, for wildlife and for habitats around the worldwide. Here are 5 of them.
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China makes big move for biodiversity
By Kiley Price
October 13, 2021
The Chinese government on Tuesday pledged US$ 230 million in a new fund to support biodiversity conservation in developing countries, news media reported.
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