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Africa’s ecosystems are running on less than two-thirds of the natural energy they once had – a dramatic decline that threatens the vitality of the continent’s landscapes and the livelihoods they ...

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In a striking revelation, new research led by Oxford University has unveiled that Africa’s ecosystems are currently operating on less than two-thirds of the natural energy they once commanded.

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Africa's ecosystems are running on less than two-thirds of the natural energy they once had, according to new Oxford-led research published today in Nature. The study reveals a dramatic loss of ...