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Articles related to climate adaptation

Cover Story: Species Are Shrinking
Martino Malerba
An ingenious experiment has revealed the physiological reasons why many species are becoming smaller in response to global warming, overhunting and overfishing.
Feature: Can Sea Turtles Cope with Climate Change?
Jacques-Olivier Laloë & Graeme Hays
Rising temperatures due to climate change are skewing gender ratios among turtles and increasing the mortality rate of hatchlings. Can they adapt?
Browse: Hot Crocs Can’t Hide Long Browse: Trees Remember Heatwaves
Sean Connell taking notes at a vent that is emitting CO2 bubbles. Note the pres
conSCIENCE: The Good News You Missed About Ocean Acidification
Sean Connell
Carbon may be acidifying the oceans, but the species it’s supposed to harm are fighting back.
 Eco Logic: Injecting Biodiversity into City Spaces
Nathalie Butt
Cities planning to adapt to climate change should take biodiversity along for the ride.
Expert Opinion: IPCC Report on Climate Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
AusSMC
Australian, UK and NZ experts respond to the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's summary report for policy-makers.
Browse: Genetic Bottlenecks as Gloomy Octopus Drifts South