Sentences with phrase «damage key ecosystems»

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Areas with carbon - rich ecosystems with key wilderness habitats, such as tropical forests, were identified as those where new roads would cause the most environmental damage with the lease human benefit, particularly areas where few roads currently exist.

It is important because understanding the cause - and - effect cascade of changes to ecosystems is key to anticipating impacts of human actions and minimizing damage to natural systems that undergird our planet's ability to support human life.

«The paper lays out in gory detail how much damage a single marine heat wave can [wreak] on key ecosystems.»

Serious, imminent, and irreversible damages to natural ecosystems, infrastructure, agricultural production, and human health make dramatic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a key priority for communities around the world.