
Best of 2025 … so far: the great abandonment: what happens to the natural world when people disappear?
The Audio Long Read
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This chapter explores the phenomenon of 'The Great Abandonment' and its unexpected effects on the natural world due to human migration from rural to urban areas. It reveals how the absence of humans can affect biodiversity, challenging traditional views on conservation and the human-nature relationship.
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