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Climate Change Is Destroying Honey Production in Kyrgyzstan
The loss of glaciers in Kyrgyzstan is having a devastating impact on water supply for farmers and wildflower pastures, imperiling the country’s renowned honey industry.
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Columbia Climate School’s Non-Degree Offerings for Fall 2021
Starting in fall 2021, the Columbia Climate School will offer non-degree educational programs for high school students and adult learners.
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Warming in Norwegian Fjord Causing Changes in Seabird Populations
A recent study examines how shifts in water temperature and coastline glaciers create challenges and opportunities for seabirds in Norway’s Hornsund fjord.
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Michelle Nijhuis Wants to Bring Biodiversity Loss to Your Doorstep
Her new book charts the ways conservation is becoming a movement for the protection of all species — foreign and domestic, ugly and cuddly, plant and yes, even human.
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Coffee for the Birds: Connecting Bird-watchers With Shade-grown Coffee
A new study explores whether bird-friendly coffee is on the radar of bird watchers: Are they drinking it and, if not, why not?
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Celebrating International Mountain Day With Biodiversity Commitments
Member states of the UN gathered to discuss their responsibility to support mountain communities, ecosystems, and COVID-19 recovery.
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COVID-19 and Biodiversity Loss: How Destruction of the Environment Leads to Pandemics
To protect ourselves from future pandemics, we must rethink humanity’s relationship with nature.
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Protecting Biodiversity Requires Action at All Levels
As the U.N. gathers for a biodiversity summit, an alum reminds us that citizens’ actions and voices can make a difference, too.
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We Must Do Better at Managing the Wilderness that Remains
Humanity is failing at preserving biodiversity. But a book from 2006 offers inspiration and instructions on how to preserve what’s left of it.
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