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New Study Finds that Invasive Species are on the Rise–Are We Ready?

New research provides the first global, spatial forecast of emerging invasions. It examines current shortcomings, challenges and opportunities in mitigating and preventing damage caused by invasive alien species. Invasive alien species (IAS) threaten biodiversity, human livelihood, and human health around the world. A new study published in Nature Communications led by conservation biologist Regan Early maps the predicted […]

Written by on August 29, 2016

Mapped: Potential Threats to Soil Diversity

Scientists have produced a first-of-its-kind global map of potential threats to soil diversity.  When we consider variety in nature, we tend to immediately think of animals and plants. However, diversity within the soil of a terrestrial ecosystem is also critically important. Soil is by far the most biologically diverse part of the earth and includes earthworms, spiders, ants, beetles, […]

Written by on July 27, 2016