ecosystems

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“Climate change is exacerbating the challenges in those ecosystems, meaning that less and less water will be available to import,” said Ashley Overhouse, water policy advisor for the group Defenders of Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Up to 50 percent of the world's coral has been lost in recent decades, diminishing ecosystems that provide nurseries for fish that feed the world, and protect coastlines from storm surges.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Until recently, most research focused on its role in underground microbial ecosystems and its potential importance for astrobiology and space exploration.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Rowlinson said restoring woodland could improve soil health, reduce flooding and limit pollution entering waterways, with potential knock-on effects for marine ecosystems.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Though originally adapted to hunting large game in the Arctic, they soon adjusted to an amazing variety of climates and ecosystems.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari