Tag: carbon dioxide

June 22, 2022

’30 by 30’ could help over 1,000 species

If countries set aside 30% of their land for nature, over 1,000 wildlife species whose habitats are currently unprotected would benefit, researchers found, including many that are threatened or endangered....

October 26, 2018

Could beavers help deal with climate change?

As engineers of their wetland environments, beavers help conserve streams and lakes in ecosystems ranging from forests to prairies. But it turns out that water isn’t all they manage. Researchers...

July 24, 2018

Increased carbon dioxide detrimental to monarch health

In addition to the gamut of threats facing monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) — including climate change, pesticides and habitat loss — researchers recently found increased carbon dioxide may add to...