Warming climate—not overgrazing—is biggest threat to rangelands, study suggests

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Sep 18, 2025, 4:41 pm336 ptsTop
More than half of Earth's terrestrial surface is rangeland—vast open areas of native vegetation, suitable for grazing. These areas feed 50% of the world's livestock and support the livelihoods of more than 2 billion people. The continental U.S. is about one-third rangeland.

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