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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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A Border River Turned Deadly
August 16, 2023

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed a "lethal obstacle" in the Rio Grande, comprising saw blades and netting, designed to injure border crossers. This installation, highlighted by Laiken Jordahl of the Center for Biological Diversity, has already led to bodies being discovered in the river.

Jordahl condemns Abbott's initiative as a "death trap" for both people and wildlife, driven by "racist politics" and implemented for a "photo op." These actions have transformed the U.S.-Mexico border into a dangerous zone.

Read more: What Texas Should Learn From Arizona’s Border Failure