Biodiversity, which humans depend upon for their existence, is declining faster than at any other time in human history, according to a new report
The study: Natural ecosystems have lost about half of their territory, and about a quarter of the animal and plant groups that were assessed are under threat, according to the report from the UN-backed Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). It’s a trend that has accelerated over the last 50 years, primarily driven by fishing and agriculture.
The 1,800-page report, compiled by 400 scientists, draws from 15,000 studies. It’s the result of three years of study and collaboration around the world. This loss of biodiversity poses a serious risk to global food security and access to fresh water, both of which are obviously vital for human survival.
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