Wildlife Destruction ‘Not a Slippery Slope but a Series of Cliff Edges’ – The Guardian
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Article Synopsis – New research shows that species collapse from climate change will likely not happen gradually, but in sudden spurts, and will start this decade. Ocean ecosystems are expected to collapse first, beginning in the 2020’s, followed by terrestrial ecosystems by the 2040’s. While most species can cope with small amounts of warming, after a certain temperature threshold, many of them are unable to survive. To read the actual article click here.