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A study by Princeton University researchers predicts that unchecked global emissions will lead to a mass extinction of marine life, with tropical waters experiencing the greatest loss of biodiversity. The study found that reversing greenhouse gas emissions could reduce the risk of extinction by more than 70%.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Unchecked global emissions on track to initiate mass extinction of marine life Princeton University · Apr 28, 2022 · first to report
- Unless climate change is curbed, mass extinction in oceans is likely, model predicts American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Apr 28, 2022