Sentences with phrase «recent precipitous declines»

In North America, certain Bombus species have experienced recent precipitous declines [25].

«We hope that the publication of the giraffe genome and clues to its unique biology will draw attention to this species in light of the recent precipitous decline in giraffe populations,» Cavener said.

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In recent decades pundits and some scholars have made much of the post-WWII evangelical resurgence, coupled with a precipitous post-1965 mainline decline.

Independent of these recent initiatives, the number of animals euthanized in shelters has seen a precipitous decline in the past four decades, from around 15 million annually in the 1970's to around 3 million currently, a drop which may be attributed to a host of factors including broader access to and acceptance of spay / neuter, progressive shelter policies, and active adoption efforts.

Which is why projections for precipitous declines in the price of batteries — as much as 40 — 60 percent over the next five years according to one recent report — are such good news.

While wind's recent cost decline has not been as universally stellar as solar's, mostly because wind is a more mature sector, its price downtrend in 2016 and 2017 has been precipitous, particularly in countries with the most favorable conditions and / / or policies.