Ecosystems

Earth Day 2019: We need to protect our species to prevent a global ecosystem collapse

Every species has a role to play in maintaining a balance in the natural world — relationships that are under threat today.

Climate change could cause oceans, forest to give out more carbon than they take it

The forests, oceans are natural carbon sinks that can suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Rare, vital plants may require an entirely different approach to conservation

The process of drying and freezing leaves the seeds of some species irrecoverably damaged.

Coral reefs, at risk from climate change, also imperilled by rats

Coral reefs aren't facing a threat just from global warming, but also damage from rats, study finds.