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Daily Episode 263 - Continuing decline of ecosystems and biodiversity
· 18 min · S2 E263
Episode Daily Episode 263 - Continuing decline of ecosystems and biodiversity
Species are declining at an accelerating rate. Here, a glimpse into some of them:
‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record | Birds | The Guardian
Populations of wild species fell by an average of 73% from 1970 to 2022, WWF says - The Japan Times
World's largest penguin colony hit by climate-driven decline
Puffin island Lundy on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Redwoods are iconic ecosystems. But now they’re overheating. | Vox
Vegetables are now half as nutritious than 60 years ago. Experts have worked out why | The Independent
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Links in the notes 8
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/13/uk-bird-populations-fall-to-lowest-level-on-record
- https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/10/08/wildlife/wildlife-population-fall-survey/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr9dzy24g2l7o
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6jdv4vp3rl3o
- https://www.vox.com/climate/504991/redwood-tree-california-heat-photosynthesis
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/vegetables-nutrition-soil-quality-decline-b3063325.html
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