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The ‘Dying’ Ocean of the Anthropocene

A few days ago Outside Magazine published an obituary for the Great Barrier Reef. The article soon went viral. Since then, coral reef scientists have condemned the story as “wildly irresponsible.” The Great Barrier Reef they point out, while under threat, is not yet dead. To announce its demise, they argue, is to give up hope. Declarations… Read More The ‘Dying’ Ocean of the Anthropocene

October 16, 2016 Antony AdlerLeave a comment

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