More gradual environmental change slows down evolution, but does not lead to a higher degree of adaptation of organisms to their environment, conclude Wageningen University scientists in their study published in The American Naturalist.
Global climate change and human-induced pollution are two of the most important challenges facing society today. One major concern associated with these issues is the impact they may have on the Earth’s biodiversity: are organisms able to adapt, or will they become extinct? If we manage to slow down pollution and climate change, will this be helpful to the organisms that need to adapt? Maybe if they are given some extra time, these organisms can find better evolutionary solutions to these problems?
