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Human settlement causes changes in the plant biodiversity of islands around the world 11 times more intense than the climate

Iceland was colonized about 1,000 years ago by Vikings, a navigating people who turned the economy upside down. Newcomers also left a mark on the natural environment that would never be erased again, as did many other people who have colonized islands around the world.

Canary islands climate change Cape verde climate change Island biodiversity Island civilizations Islands and climate change Josep peñuelas Josep peñuelas @en Sandra nogué @en Science @en The human dimension of biodiversity changes on islands @en

Global change requires new fire management to preserve biodiversity

More than 4,400 terrestrial and freshwater species are threatened by changes in the fire regime. While many species are at risk by the increased frequency and intensity of fire, its suppression can be harmful to some life forms and ecosystems.

Alejandra morán @en Andrea duane @en Biodiversity Ecosystems Fire Fire management Lluis brotons @en Luke kelly @en Mediterranean Núria aquillué Virgilio hermoso @en Wildfires