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Can evolution outpace climate change?
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Can evolution outpace climate change?

At least one sea creature—the purple sea urchin—appears to pass on the ability to rapidly adapt to a harsh environment.
Frequent fires can irreparably harm even the most resilient ecosystems
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Frequent fires can irreparably harm even the most resilient ecosystems

Fires can be rejuvenating for some ecosystems. But as wildfires increase in frequency and severity, those ecosystems could see could their soil fertility and carbon capture depleted.
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