Climate Change to Overtake Land Use as Top Threat to Biodiversity by 2050

Palm Tree Palm Tree By Rahul Somvanshi

Recent studies show a projected shift in biodiversity threats from land use to climate influences.

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An 11% decline in global biodiversity has been recorded due to land use alone.

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By 2050, climate change is poised to become the leading cause of global biodiversity loss.

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Researchers highlight the increasing strain on provisioning services, such as food and timber.

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Ecosystem services like pollination and carbon sequestration are seeing a moderate decrease.

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Despite uncertainties in modeling, the evidence demands urgent action against biodiversity loss.

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Analysis reveals that climate change could exacerbate biodiversity loss in unforeseen ways.

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Models suggest varied impacts across different global regions, indicating a complex future.

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Future scenarios show the dire need for robust policy changes to combat biodiversity threats.

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