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Urbanization is flattening global biodiversity gradients, new research shows

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Urbanization is subtly changing the long-established pattern of biodiversity increasing towards the equator. New analysis of birdwatcher data indicates that cities are diminishing this natural gradient. This phenomenon is being observed across major global metropolises, including New York City, London, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, Chicago, Los Angeles, Rome, Berlin, and Madrid. AI

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Urbanization is flattening global biodiversity gradients, new research shows

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Laurie Winkless, Contributor ·

    Cities Are Quietly Altering One Of Nature’s Oldest Patterns

    Biodiversity has always increased toward the equator. New research using birdwatcher data suggests urbanization is flattening that slope.

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