The variety of life, ecosystems, and the threats they face.
This explainer defines modern extinction, reviews the best‑documented species lost since the 1970s, explains the scientific evidence, and outlines realistic actions for individuals,
December 28, 2025
Global warming is altering temperature, precipitation, and extreme‑weather patterns, which together shift where and how crops can be grown, affecting food security and
December 26, 2025
Protecting biodiversity ensures resilient ecosystems, clean air and water, and cultural heritage for the generations to come by combining habitat conservation, sustainable practices,
December 26, 2025
Invasive plants spread beyond their native ranges, outcompeting local species, disrupting ecosystem services, and imposing economic and cultural costs, making them a concern
December 25, 2025
Since 1900, human activity has driven the loss of hundreds of species worldwide, a trend documented by rigorous scientific assessments and still unfolding
December 25, 2025
Human activities—through habitat loss, climate change, pollution, overexploitation and invasive species—are the dominant drivers of the modern wave of animal extinctions, a conclusion
December 25, 2025
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