biodiversity, changing ecosystems, ecosystems, exploitation of resources, human impacts, introduced species, land-use change, pollution

Ecosystems Resist Climate Change, but Not Human Impacts

Environmentalists, as well as ecosystem experts, are of the opinion that while ecosystems can tolerate and survive climatic changes to a certain extent, it is much harder to handle the impact of humans. This heightens concern levels as to what should be done to stop the negative impact of human actions on ecosystems and biodiversity ...

Jack Roberts

Aeiral view of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Zayaan Khan, the Seed Librarian in South Africa Preserving Traditions

South Africa has a food system that is not in sync with what its land is capable of growing. However, efforts are on to restore the native and age-old horticulture. A skilled seed librarian named Zayaan Khan is among the pioneers spearheading this movement. She is also a talented horticulturist.  Located on the western coast ...

Armin Auctor

Zayaan Khan with a slice of horned cucumber in her mouth.