Yes, I had my coffee today!
“Our natural world is under greater pressure now than at any time in human history, and the future of the entire planet – on which every single one of us depends – is in grave jeopardy”, ninety-four-year-old Attenborough warned. “We still have an opportunity to reverse catastrophic biodiversity loss, but time is running out”.
The call to redirect financing away from fossil fuels and other polluting industries and into locally-led conservation was launched by environmental group Flora & Fauna International and backed by more than 130 organizations.
FYI, the world spends an estimated $80-90 billion on conservation each year – but much more money is needed if we are honestly serious about wanting to save ecosystems from collapse. The danger is very real.
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