[LINK] "Clues from ancient Maya reveal lasting impact on environment"

[rfmcdpei]

The Dragon's Tales also linked to this report on the historic impact of the Maya on their environment.

Evidence from the tropical lowlands of Central America reveals how Maya activity more than 2,000 years ago not only contributed to the decline of their environment but continues to influence today's environmental conditions, according to

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[anzhalyumitethe]

There are past studies that showed large swathes of the Yucatan only had grass pollen in the lake sediments during the Terminal Classical Mayan period. It'd imply huge chunks of the Yucatan were stripped of forest.

They, uh, didn't live in harmony with nature. Just like Chaco.