Wildlife helps regulate the climate & this belongs in policy discussions (commentary)

Mongabay
Jun 24, 2026, 11:26 am55 ptsTrending
When we talk about climate change and wildlife, most people think about the impact of climate change on animals. We see individual organisms struggling to find food and being pushed into new places and environments, with global consequences for species distribution and animal abundances. What many overlook is…

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