January 15, 2025 8:20 PM

How biodiversity impacts every corner of human life

Overhunting, ecosystem destruction and climate change caused by human emissions are all contributing to a rapid decline of global biodiversity. A new report released by the World Wildlife Fund, an NGO, highlights what humanity is losing as a result. From the large whales that mix ocean waters and make them more able to sustain life to tapirs that help the Amazon forest grow and provide rainwater to South America, the planet's biodiversity is deeply connected to humanity's well-being. FISHING ...