Land Use Changes Slash Global Biodiversity by up to 11%: Study Reveals Crisis
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Global biodiversity has declined by 2 to 11 percent in the 20th century.
Land use change is identified as the primary driver of this decline.
The study, published in Science, underscores the need for improved land use practices.
The findings are supported by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (Ipbes).
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Ground News • May 12, 2024
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