These species are threatened by compounding risks from pollution, dams, water extraction, agriculture, invasive species, climate change and other disruptions.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-08 12:25:58">January 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM EST</time>

These species are threatened by compounding risks from pollution, dams, water extraction, agriculture, invasive species, climate change and other disruptions.{ai:summary}<p>Multiple species face threats from pollution, dams, water extraction, agriculture, invasive species, and climate change. These compounding risks are leading to significant disruptions in their habitats. </p><p>#environment</p>

New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

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