The term 'biodiversity,'while casually used in practice, is a complicated subject to measure,
interpret, contextualize, and compare. Yet the possible advent of deep-sea mining in the mid …

Agricultural expansion and intensification are threatening biodiversity worldwide, and future
expansion of agricultural land will exacerbate this trend. One of the main drivers of this …

The effects of land-use change on biodiversity can be idiosyncratic, varying not only across
taxa and land-use type, but also between different levels and dimensions of diversity. Using …

Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis in China, is currently grappling with the delicate balance
between urban expansion and environmental preservation. This study finds that the …

Wild edible plants (WEPs) can provide diverse and nutrient-rich food sources that contribute
to the health and well-being of communities worldwide. In northwestern Kenya, WEPs are …

Human activities have a major impact on habitat connectivity and landscape structure. In this
context, it is critical to better understand animal movements and gene flow to develop …

To recover species at risk, it is necessary to identify habitat critical to their recovery.
Challenges for species with large ranges (thousands of square kilometres) include …

The degradation of natural ecosystems due to land use changes has been increasing,
altering ecosystem composition, structure and processes, which negatively affects …

Biodiversity hotspots, such as the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (BAF), are expected to be more
affected by climate change. Three distinct areas of past climatic refugia occur in the BAF …

Abstract Large-scale (eg,> 1 megawatt capacity) wind and solar energy (hereafter, LSWS)
developments are increasing to aid decarbonization. However, LSWS can also negatively …