Why Biodiversity Is Essential to Natural Ecosystems
Biodiversity— the variety of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels— is the foundation of natural ecosystem health, supplying essential services that support
December 2, 2025
Nature & Biodiversity
The variety of life, ecosystems, and the threats they face.
What Is Biodiversity Loss? A Simple Explanation
Biodiversity loss is the rapid decline in the variety of life on Earth, driven by human activities, and it threatens ecosystem services that
December 2, 2025
Why Melting Glaciers Threaten Europe’s Rivers
Melting European glaciers reduce natural water storage, alter seasonal river flows, and increase flood and water‑quality risks, threatening ecosystems, drinking water, agriculture, and
December 1, 2025
Do 200 Animal Species Really Go Extinct Every Day?
The claim that 200 animal species go extinct each day is a dramatic illustration of biodiversity loss, but the actual rate, drivers, and
December 1, 2025
How Many Species Are Extinct in the Wild Today?
Understanding how many species are extinct in the wild today reveals the scale of biodiversity loss, the drivers behind it, and the actions
December 1, 2025
Animals on the Edge of Extinction—and What’s Pushing Them There
Many animal species are facing imminent extinction because of habitat loss, climate change, illegal trade, and other human pressures, threatening ecosystems and human
December 1, 2025
