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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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NMLAWS: Defending Land, Air, Water, and the Sacred
December 07, 2023

NM LAWS (New Mexico Land, Air, Water, and the Sacred) is a coalition of Indigenous, frontline, and youth groups. They are pursuing legal action to compel New Mexico to fulfill its constitutional duty to control pollution, protect rights, and ensure equal protection.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. Through science, law, and creative media, we protect lands, waters, and climate to secure a future for all species on the brink of extinction, ensuring a wild world for future generations.

Learn more and take action at biologicaldiversity.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.