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    Environmental Issues



    This part of the global issues web site attempts to highlight some of the environmental issues and concerns that have an affect on all of us — from what we do, to what we don’t do.

    47 articles on “Environmental Issues” and 7 related issues:

    Biodiversity



     



    The variety of life on Earth, its biological diversity, is commonly referred to as biodiversity. The number of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs are all part of a biologically diverse Earth. Appropriate conservation and sustainable development strategies attempt to recognize this as being integral to any approach. In some way or form, almost all cultures have recognized the importance of nature and its biological diversity for their societies and have therefore understood the need to maintain it. Yet, power, greed and politics have affected the precarious balance.

    Read “Biodiversity” to learn more.

    Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares?



     


    Why is Biodiversity important? Does it really matter if there aren’t so many species?

    Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play.

    For example, a larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops; greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms; and healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.

    And so, while we dominate this planet, we still need to preserve the diversity in wildlife.

    Read “Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares?” to learn more.

    Loss Of Biodiversity And Extinctions


     


    It has long been feared that human activity is causing massive extinctions. Despite increased efforts at conservation, it has not been enough and biodiversity losses continue. The costs associated with deteriorating or vanishing ecosystems will be high. However, sustainable development and consumption would help avert ecological problems.

    Read “Loss of Biodiversity and Extinctions” to learn more.

    Nature And Animal Conservation



     


    Preserving species and their habitats is important for ecosystems to self-sustain themselves.

    Yet, the pressures to destroy habitat for logging, illegal hunting, and other challenges are making conservation a struggle.

    Read “Nature and Animal Conservation” to learn more

    Climate Change Affects Biodiversity




    Rapid global warming can affect an ecosystems chances to adapt naturally.

    The Arctic is very sensitive to climate change and already seeing lots of changes. Ocean biodiversity is already being affected as are other parts of the ecosystem.

    Read “Climate Change Affects Biodiversity” to learn more.

    Coral Reefs




    One type of ecosystem that perhaps is neglected more than any other is perhaps also the richest in biodiversity—the coral reefs.

    Coral reefs are useful to the environment and to people in a number of ways. However, all around the world, much of the world’s marine biodiversity face threats from human and activities as well as natural. It is feared that very soon, many reefs could die off.

    Read “Coral Reefs” to learn more.

    Addressing Biodiversity Loss




    At the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development (the Earth Summit), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was born. 192 countries, plus the EU, are now Parties to that convention. In April 2002, the Parties to the Convention committed to significantly reduce the loss of biodiversity loss by 2010.

    Perhaps predictably, that did not happen. Despite numerous successful conservations measures supporting biodiversity, the 2010 biodiversity target has not been met at the global level. This page provides an overview on how the attempts to prevent biodiversity loss is progressing.

    Read “Addressing Biodiversity Loss” to learn more.

    Read more http://www.globalissues.org/issue/168/environmental-issues

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