Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study

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A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution warns that by 2085, over one-third of wildlife habitats could face multiple climate-driven extreme weather events including heatwaves, wildfires, and floods. Researchers analyzed impacts on 34,000 vertebrate species, finding heatwaves pose the greatest threat. Biodiversity hotspots like Amazon and tropical Africa face severe risks. Net-zero emissions could prevent these impacts.

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