fragmented

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Human ignitions have actually declined significantly in Southern California over the last 30 years, likely because people have learned to be more careful and population increases have fragmented the landscape, Williams said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"They're all connected," he continued, adding: "It's kind of one ecosystem rather than a load of fragmented ecosystems."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But he fears the loss of institutional knowledge when the lab is fragmented.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Researchers involved in the renaming effort argue that this misunderstanding has contributed to delayed diagnosis and fragmented care.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Not least, the Americas were more fragmented by areas unsuitable for food production or for dense human populations.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond