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What Returning Wolves to the Deccan Could Do: The Trophic Cascade Evidence From Yellowstone

What Yellowstone Actually ProvedFourteen grey wolves were released into Yellowstone National Park in January 1995. Within a decade, the park's river channels had shifted course. That outcome had nothing to do with the wolves physically moving water. It had everything to do with where elk chose to stand. The mechanism…

Times Life · Sep 1

Scientists warn of rising risk of Earth becoming irreversible ‘hothouse’

‘We could be entering a period of unprecedented climate change,’ scientists warn

The Independent UK · Feb 12

‘Hothouse’ Earth: Scientists sound alarm as multiple climate systems near critical tipping points

Sharp changes could result in a cascade of subsystem interactions that would steer the planet toward extreme warming and sea level rise.

Euronews · Feb 11

Earth’s ‘vital signs’ show humanity’s future in balance, say climate experts

Record emissions, temperatures and population mean more scientists are looking into possibility of societal collapse, report says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024

Ecologists Find Unexpected Feedback Loops Could Complicate Fighting Climate Change

Previous models may not have accounted for small factors that make keeping below two degrees Celsius much more difficult.

Inverse · Feb 20, 2023

Scientists warn climate change has pushed Earth to 'code red'

A stark new report has outlined all the signs used to track climate change that are at 'record extremes'.

Daily Record · Oct 26, 2022