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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. 

Curated by mokiethecat

July 31, 2026

Meet the Cacti, a native species of the Mojave Desert, where a data center is proposed on public land. This fragile ecosystem supports wildlife, including desert tortoises and various desert species.

The planned data center in southern Nevada threatens to industrialize public lands, strain Colorado River Basin water resources, and disrupt habitats that have existed for generations. Public lands should serve wildlife, people, and the desert, not accommodate industrial development.


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