On 13 January 2021, a warning from 17 top scientists was published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science, pointing out that the world is on track for a “ghostly future of mass extinction, declining heath, climate-disruption upheavals and resource conflicts this century”.This article is signed by ecologists, biologists and sustainability experts from the United … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Ghastly Future for Earth, Top Scientists Warn
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Biologists Recommend Win-win Conservation Strategies to Tackle Multiple Threats to Biodiversity
The world is currently experiencing the sixth mass extinction event on Earth. Since 1970, global wildlife populations have declined by 65%, and the population size of freshwater species – living in lakes, rivers and wetlands – has declined by 83%. Earlier this month, a landmark United Nations report entitled “Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services” was … [Read more...] about Biologists Recommend Win-win Conservation Strategies to Tackle Multiple Threats to Biodiversity
Key Facts About Biodiversity Loss on Earth
Numerous studies have indicated that the world is experiencing the sixth mass extinction event. The top threats to animal and plant species are linked to human activities and overexploitation of wildlife and plants, which are driven by ever-rising demand for food and energy. With the growth of human population and industrialization, human activities are destroying nature and … [Read more...] about Key Facts About Biodiversity Loss on Earth