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Safe(r) Spaces for Species under Climate Change
Climate change might change everything for conservation. How can we protect biodiversity as species move & adapt? New study says conserve "flexible" landscapes.
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Getting the Best Value for Conservation in Africa
Making smart conservation investments in Africa: a return-on-investment framework allows transparent data-driven comparisons across multiple habitats.
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Coasts at Risk Report Expands Thinking on Natural Hazards
Nature has an important role in preparing for, and recovering from, natural disasters on coasts around the world. A new report substantiates the link.
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CSI Channel Islands: Can the Island Scrub-jay Help to Think about Climate Change?
Solving the mystery of Santa Rosa's island scrub-jays could refine thinking on how to manage vulnerable species under climate change.
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Coral Reefs Soften Ocean’s Fury for Millions of Coastal Dwellers
Coral reefs harbor great diversity and absorb an amazing 97% of the energy from incoming waves. Restoration is < 1/10th the cost of building more breakwaters.
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Island Biogeography Theory Misses Mark for Tropical Forest Remnants
Species losses due to habitat fragmentation may be less bleak than predicted under the island biogeography theory, says a study of bat biodiversity in Costa Rica and Panama.
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Logging Carbon by Trailing Loggers
Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) is good for our carbon footprint, right? Not consistently, say Conservancy scientists studying logging practices in Indonesia.
