which is between 100 and 10,000 times the “background” rate (and projected to rise), will eliminate most species on Earth within the next century. Beyond its intrinsic value, biodiversity is necessary ...

The biodiversity-ecosystem services relationship is a hot ... which is currently estimated to be 100 to 1000 times higher than average background rates (May 2010). How will losses of species ...

The diversity of life is key to well-functioning ecosystems. EU rules aim to stop the loss of biodiversity and increase ...

Ecosystems close ecosystemThe living organisms in a particular area, together with the non-living components of the environment. with higher biodiversity have fewer species that depend on just one ...

Large-scale ground-mounted solar parks are relatively new phenomena. Over time, ideas have been put forward about how they ...

If the numbers of zooplankton are reduced by pollution, such as plastic waste, then more algae will grow and the population of other consumers will fall. We are slowly realising that the future of ...

Wetland biodiversity matters for our health, our food supply, for tourism and for jobs. Wetlands are vital for humans, for other ecosystems and for our climate, providing essential ecosystem ...

Biodiversity is under threat worldwide. While the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem ...

Smithsonian researchers study the ocean and freshwater ecosystems around the world. Using collections, SCUBA, submersibles, and more we ask questions about marine biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, ...

What measures are suitable for providing better living conditions for insects in typical german landscapes? This question was investigated by a research team from the University of Würzburg. The ...