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Indigenous Expulsion and Environmental Impact
A study in New Scientist reveals that the expulsion of Indigenous communities in Australia led to a significant increase in tree cover, contributing to more severe wildfires. The research highlights the environmental consequences of historical policies.
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New Scientist
An analysis of lake sediments in south-eastern Australia has revealed that the expulsion of Indigenous communities in the 19th century resulted in an explosion of tree cover and more devastating wildfires
2026-10-07 15:00 UTC
New Scientist
Finding that long-lost plants and animals are still alive often isn’t an unmitigated cause for celebration, says evolutionary biologist Aelys Humphreys. To get to grips with the true scale of species loss, we need to completely change how we think about extinction
2026-10-07 15:00 UTC