Great auk extinction: Humans wiped out giant seabird
Extinction reconstruction with ancient DNA reveals humans were responsible for the demise of the giant, flightless great auk.
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Future forests facing climate balancing act
Forests can cope in a warming world only if temperatures increase in line with rises in CO2, a study finds.
Climate change: ‘Bleak’ outlook as carbon emissions gap grows
The UN says nations must "dramatically strengthen" carbon cuts to avoid dangerous climate change.