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Global extinction rates look to be slowing.
That鈥檚 according to a new University of Arizona study. Analyzing 500 years of data, the researchers found species losses peaked about a century ago and have declined since, partly because conservation efforts are working. They caution that while biodiversity loss remains serious, many predictions rely on outdated assumptions, and a more nuanced understanding can lead to better action. In an unrelated memo today, Bill Gates also warned against a 鈥渄oomsday outlook鈥 on climate change.
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