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Biodiversity Is Collapsing Worldwide. Here's Why.

Provided by: Our Changing Climate |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 9-12

Synopsis

  • This video explains biodiversity, its importance for life on Earth, and how it's being reduced by human activities and climate change, giving specific examples of ecosystem disruptions and decreases in biodiversity in the Colorado Rockies, Hawaii, and Australia.
  • To address biodiversity loss, the video suggests habitat restoration, habitat preservation, supporting Indigenous communities, and reducing global warming. 
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Subjects: Biology
Authors: Our Changing Climate
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Global, Oceania, Hawai'i, Colorado
Languages: English

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