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Biodiversity Breakdown: Key Factors Driving Extinction
Biodiversity Crisis: Top Threats to Our Planet
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07-20-2024
Felines, gorillas, fish among many other animal species are on the verge of extinction. It is important to take measures to protect these species and prevent them from becoming extinct. Some of the things you can do to help include supporting sustainable businesses, as well as responsible consumption.
Five Fatal Foes: The Biggest Threats to Biodiversity. Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is in a critical state, that is, more and more animal and plant species are in danger of extinction. A recent report from the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) reveals that one million species are at risk of extinction, posing a serious threat to the health of the planet and human well-being.
The data are alarming:
1- Accelerated extinction: The rate of extinction of species has accelerated up to 100 times the natural rate.
2- Loss of habitats: 75% of terrestrial habitats and 40% of marine habitats have been degraded.
3- Pollution: Pollution from plastics, pesticides and other chemicals is damaging ecosystems and species.
4- Climate change: Climate change is altering habitats and threatening many species.
Habitat Loss, Climate Change, and More: The Biodiversity Crisis Explained
As we can see, all of this is very serious due to the consequences that we are already experiencing, and which have been getting worse and worse. a) Loss of ecosystem services: Biodiversity provides a wide range of ecosystem services, such as water purification, plant pollination and climate regulation. The loss of biodiversity can negatively affect these services.
b) Food insecurity: The loss of biodiversity can affect food production and increase food insecurity.
c) Diseases: The loss of biodiversity can increase the risk of zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19.
d) Loss of jobs: The loss of biodiversity can affect economic sectors such as agriculture, fishing and tourism.
The actions are urgent, the protection of habitats, the reduction of pollution, continuing to fight against climate change, supporting all the conservation initiatives that the authorities indicate and above all, becoming aware of responsible and sustainable consumption.
The biodiversity crisis is a global problem that requires urgent action from everyone. Action is needed now to protect biodiversity and ensure a sustainable future for the planet.
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