Early hunter-gatherers were nearly wiped out by climate change

For centuries, climate change has been a hotly debated topic with far-reaching consequences. But have you ever considered how drastic an effect it might have had on prehistoric humans, especially during the Ice Age in Europe?

A major new study published in the journal Science Advances brought to light chilling facts that reveal how climate change directly affected the demographics of Europe's first hunter-gatherers. Extreme cold periods caused a sharp decline in population, even to the extent of near-extinction in the West. (Rodielon Putol, more at earth.com)