One-Third of Protected Areas 'Highly Degraded' By Humans, Study Finds

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By Olivia RosaneMay 18, 2018, 2:12 pm215 pts
A study published in Science Friday presents what authors call a sobering "reality check" on global efforts to protect biodiversity —one third of all conservation areas set aside as wildlife sanctuaries or national parks are "highly degraded" by human activities. "The study shows that governments are…

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