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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.

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I’ve lived in Colorado for many decades and have seen numerous changes in the way political leaders, community leaders, and the general population view the incredible privilege of living in a state ...

WASHINGTON — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to new research published in the journal ...