Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century, analysis suggests


by Phys.org

Phys.org— Global biodiversity has declined between 2% and 11% during the 20th century due to land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study published in Science. Projections show climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by the mid-21st century.

The Independent—Study says El Nino, not climate change, was key driver of low rainfall that snarled Panama Canal. A study says the climate phenomenon known as El Nino and not climate change was a key driver in low rainfall that disrupted shipping at the Panama Canal last year

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Phys.org—Should chatbots chime in on climate change? Study explore potential of AI platforms for climate literacy. Can chatbots provide accurate information about the dangers of climate change? Well, that depends on a variety of factors including the specific topic, location being considered, and how much the chatbot is paid, according to a group of Virginia Tech researchers.