Nature loss brings catastrophic risks – new report
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 14-May-2026 03:15 ET (14-May-2026 07:15 GMT/UTC)
A major new report published today warns that nature loss is not just an environmental issue, it is already disrupting our food system, threatening catastrophic impacts on our economy and society. The report has been produced by the UK’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and Anglia Ruskin University.
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