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biodiversity

On the outer edge of a bog in Kohlhütte nature reserve, the land is drier than it used to be. Once, this dirt would have been more like thick mud.
Climate Change
In Germany’s Black Forest and beyond, a quiet loss of biodiversity
Old growth Douglas fir trees stand along the Salmon river Trail on the Mt. Hood National Forest
Environment
1 in 6 trees in the US threatened with extinction
The book cover for "Eating to Extinction," by Dan Saladino.
‘Eating to Extinction’ author rallies for a more diverse global food system
Ecologist Tom Lovejoy is being remembered for his decades of research and bringing people together to protect the Amazon rainforest and other ecosystems on the planet.
Environment
Remembering Tom Lovejoy, champion of biodiversity and the Amazon
Huseyin Kara shows off his lush green olive trees, like a proud grandfather.
Climate Change
Seed keepers in Turkey revive old farming methods to confront new climate threats
An image of blue water surrounding the Galápagos Islands.
Environment
Chinese fishing fleet threatens Galápagos Islands
Silver-backed chevrotain caught on camera
Environment
Rare mouse-deer spotted in Vietnam for the first time in 30 years
Barbary macaque endangered
Environment
A sobering report on biodiversity loss spurs big plans to save species
A woman walks by a mural in New York.
Language
Why are so many languages spoken in some places and so few in others?
Coral reef
Environment
A UN report says Earth faces ‘unprecedented’ threat to biodiversity
Bioacoustics device
Environment
Listening to forests could aid conservation efforts around the world
toy dinosaurs on a yellow background
Science
What makes some species more likely to go extinct?
Piles of recently cut-down trees are are seen in Brazil.
Global Politics
Biodiversity loss has an enormous impact on humans, according to a UN report
Microsoft recently announced a commitment of $50 million and five years to its "AI for Earth" program.
Technology
Artificial intelligence could play a pivotal role in managing and protecting planet’s natural resources
water mite
Science
Jennifer Lopez has a species of water mite named after her. Really
An Aboriginal performer in Sydney, Australia. Aboriginal languages in Australia are among the fastest-disappearing tongues in the world.
Environment
When languages die, ecosystems often die with them
Mercury Hot Spots Around the World
Business, Economics and Jobs
Culture and agriculture in Cuba
Mercury Dangers Around the World
Remembering 2012 and Looking Forward to 2013
Environment
Restoring Urban India’s Riverbanks
Hand-Me-Down Tomatoes
Protecting Marine Biodiversity in Brazil
Evolution in Action
Evolution in Action
Turkey Diversity
All Fleas Considered
Preserving English Meadows
Exotic Plant and Animal Invaders
Antique Sheep
SAN DIEGO PROTECTION
Living on Earth Profile Series #21: E. O. Wilson: Of the Grasshopper and the Ant
Need for Nature
Need for Nature
Edward O. Wilson and the Diversity of Life
Biodiversity Treaty Finalized
Preserving Biodiversity
Rewilding the World
Biodiversity Convention
Saving the World’s Biodiversity
Emerging Note on Science
Hand-Me-Down Tomatoes
End of an Epoch
Sustaining Life
Threatened Bear May Hold Health Secrets
Protecting the Polar Bear
Endangered Species Reconsidered
End of the Wild
All Species Great and Small
Health Update
Health Update
Environment
Learning from environmental conservation’s successes and failures
Global Politics
Biodiversity as natural capital