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Short-termism is killing the planet
Why intergenerational justice demands we think long-term
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Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk
A summary of our new paper out in Science this week.
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Let the 'solutions' be nature-based
Nature-based solutions are more than just climate fixes
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Change is afoot, but not always how you expect
Biodiversity is changing all the time, but not necessarily in headline catching ways
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What I wish I knew: 33 thoughts for early career researchers
Thirty three reflections I wish someone had shared with me early in my research career.
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Nexus Notes – Land sparing vs. land sharing, the pulse of rivers, ocean summits, and peer review is broken
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The hidden cascade: how shifting seasons may rewire Earth's ecosystems
A deep dive follow-up to our recent post on the ecological consequences of seasonality change.
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Nexus Notes – Shifting cultural rhythms, concerns for wildfire risk, and seagrass recovery
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Nexus Notes – Ecological novelty, collapsing bird populations and resilience
Nexus Notes #6
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What's the worst that can happen?
Well, it could get pretty bad if the science is right. Perhaps an ancient practice from Stoic philosophy might come in handy.
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Nexus Notes – Nature positive initiatives, short-term fixes and invasive species
Nexus Notes #5
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Nexus Notes – climate solutions, activism, coral restoration and more
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Predirections
Predirections
Climate, biodiversity and water: predictions, redirections, adaptations. Personal reflections and actionable information from a working scientist.
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