Social Costs of Vulture Decline
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Social Costs of Vulture Decline

A recent study has uncovered a significant connection between the decline of vultures in India and the resulting human health crisis.

Woody Encroachments in Grasslands
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Woody Encroachments in Grasslands

A study published in ‘Global Change Biology’ discovered that the rise in tree cover within savannahs and grasslands has resulted in a decline of over 20% in native grassland bird populations, especially in the African Savannah.

Coastal Erosion
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Coastal Erosion

A recent study has found that coastal erosion is endangering the livelihoods of fishers and other residents in coastal Tamil Nadu.