What happens when environmental change outpaces life's ability to adapt?

When an animal's environment changes faster than the animal can adapt, its chances of survival can flatline. The same is true ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Global Environmental Change: Research Pathways for the Next Decade

Research on the human dimensions of global change concerns human activities that alter the Earth's environment, the driving forces of those activities, the consequences of environmental change for ...
Phys.org

Why gradual environmental change can trigger sudden species collapse and fragmented populations

When species are subjected to changing environments, they can survive in their current location through genetic adaptation. However, this ability is not unlimited. In a study published in PNAS, ...
The New York Times

Climate Change and the Environment Need to Be Nonpartisan

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The New York Times

Environmental Groups Cut Programs as Funding Shifts to Climate Change

The Natural Resources Defense Council is eliminating its longstanding program promoting nuclear safety and cleanup as donors focus on the climate crisis. By Ralph Vartabedian A significant shift in ...
The Conversation

Climate change is forcing Australians to weigh up relocating. How do they make that difficult decision?

Big environmental changes mean ever more Australians will confront the tough choice of whether to move home or risk staying put. However, the decision-making process and relocation opportunities are ...