- Study finds 1/3 of the world's protected lands being degraded by human activities and aren't fit for purpose. 6 million sq km of forests, parks, and conservation areas are under "intense human pressure" from mining, logging, and farming. Biodiversity is still in catastrophic decline, authors say. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44155592 13 comments science
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