Biodiversity loss is 'wake-up call', warns UN

11 January 2010

The UN launches the International Year of Biodiversity on Monday, warning that the ongoing loss of species affects human well-being around the world.

Eight years ago, governments pledged to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010, but the pledge will not be met.

The expansion of human cities, farming and infrastructure is the main reason...

Source: Biodiversity loss is 'wake-up call', warns UN

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