New research published in the journal Science shows a drastic need to protect land areas in order to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. According to the research, led by the University of Amsterdam, 24.7 million square miles—nearly half of all land area—need some type of protection to mitigate biodiversity loss.
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We must act fast, our models show that over 1.3 million km2 of this important land – an area larger than South Africa – is likely to have its habitat cleared for human uses by 2030, which would be devastating for wildlife.
https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/protecting-land-to-safeguard-biodiversity/
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