Humans Used Fire to Alter Landscapes 92,000 Years Ago, Study Finds

EcoWatch
By Olivia RosaneMay 7, 2021, 2:06 pm452 ptsHot
More evidence has emerged that humans have been altering the environment for much longer than the current climate crisis. A new study published in Science Advances Wednesday found evidence that humans used fire to change the landscape around Lake Malawi in Africa as early as 92,000 years ago. "This is…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Kia’s EV5 Preview & Test Drives at the 13th PEVS 126

As the Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa’s ferocity 123

New earthquake model goes against the grain 119

Puerto Rico Keeps Getting Hammered By Political Storms 115

Yaoundé is set to sizzle at 38°C by 2030: How green design could cool Cameroon's capital 114

Texas Adds More Solar Power Because It’s Just Better, That’s All 113

Climate storms threatens 'vicious cycle' 111

Destined to Melt 110

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.