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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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June 26, 2026

SpaceX faces legal action for its rapid expansion in Brownsville, Texas, impacting a rare coastal ecosystem and public land. What began as a "small testing facility" has grown into an industrial footprint, threatening endangered ocelots, sea turtles, and migratory birds in crucial habitats.

The company now seeks an additional 715 acres from the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge for further testing, which is actively harming wildlife and destroying plants. The Center for Biological Diversity, alongside @save.rgv, @sotxejn, and @estok_gna_somisek, are suing the @usfws to prevent this public land grab. Support efforts to defend these vital public lands.


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