Humans just as vulnerable to climate change as other animals despite technology use, study warns
We may have a biased view of how species have adapted to environmental pressures Humans may be just as vulnerable to changes in the environment including those caused by the climate crisis as other animals, according to a new study that assessed genetic data from the past 45,000 years. The research, published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution , suggests that the ability of humans to use tools and technology to adapt has not been enough to survive when environmental conditions changed drastically in the past. In the study, scientists, including Yassine Souilmi from the University of Adelaide in Australia, looked for traces of hard sweeps in ancient and modern human genomes. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Waves crash along the concrete blocks installed to break them along the Mediterranean sea waterfront in Egypts northern Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria on October 31, 2022 AFP via Getty Images Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Log in New to The Independent? Or if you would prefer: Want an ad-free experience? Hi {{indy.fullName}}