Warming climate, not herd size, is biggest threat to rangelands
September 18, 2025
September 18, 2025
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Warming climate, not herd size, is biggest threat to rangelands
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More than half of Earth's terrestrial surface is rangeland - vast open areas of native vegetation, suitable for grazing. These areas feed 50% of the world's livestock and support the livelihoods of more than 2 billion people. The continental U.S. is about one-third rangeland.
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Warming climate, not herd size, is biggest threat to rangelands
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More than half of Earth's terrestrial surface is rangeland - vast open areas of native vegetation, suitable for grazing. These areas feed 50% of the world's livestock and support the livelihoods of more than 2 billion people. The continental U.S. is about one-third rangeland.
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