Scientists Discover Nature Has Far Fewer Backup Plans Than We Thought #Science #Biology #Ecology #climatechange #speciesloss #ecosystemhealth #foodsecurity #biodiversitycrisis

https://countdowntoextinction.org/read?id=236807303204962304

Can you believe it’s been 20 years of the Chesapeake Bay Report Card? Watch our short documentary about the evolution of the report card and its lasting impact here: youtu.be/fBbzxkSUXak 🌱 #ecoreportcard #chesapeakebay #ecosystemhealth #raisethegrade

#ICYMI: The #ChesapeakeBay Watershed is in moderate condition, scoring a C+. The Water Quality Index scored a B- and is showing significant improvement over time. This is the first time we’ve calculated trends for the watershed. To learn more, visit chesapeakebayreportcard.org. #ecosystemhealth

The results are in! The #ChesapeakeBay & Watershed are in moderate health, both scoring a C+. This is the highest score ever for the Bay, and it continues to see long term improvement since the 1980s. To learn more, visit chesapeakebayreportcard.org. #ecoreportcard #ecosystemhealth

Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand it #Science #Biology #Ecology #climatechange #smokeecology #wildfires #animalimpact #ecosystemhealth

https://www.npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5991854/wildfire-smoke-ecology-birds-wildlife-health