Many animals, plants losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes
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Study of more than 600 animal and plant species finds genetic diversity has declined globally
Analysis by dozens of scientists internationally notes urgent conservation efforts could halt or even reverse losses. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bird flu has made eggs more expensive — does it also make them unsafe to eat?
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Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans
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E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
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Could Ireland’s longheld neutrality make it vulnerable to infrastructure attacks?
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Trump Is Already Making America Weaker and More Vulnerable
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Oligarchs are more visible than ever. That also makes them more vulnerable | Jan-Werner Müller
In the end, the best bet against oligarchy remains countervailing power. Twenty years ago, someone calling the United States an oligarchy would have been labelled a crazy commie or, at best, ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
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Fire at Dallas pet shop kills more than 500 animals
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