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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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Endangered Bees Need Help
October 11, 2023

The American bumblebee, once thriving coast-to-coast, is rapidly declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and disease. This alarming trend signals significant biodiversity loss.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to securing a future for all species. We use science, law, and media to protect essential lands, waters, and climate, believing human welfare is deeply linked to nature.

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