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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Biden, Keep Your Promise (120 seconds)
July 21, 2021

President Biden must fulfill his promise to ban new federal fossil fuel leasing. This action is crucial for protecting our climate, lands, oceans, and communities from further harm.

Pollution from existing oil and gas fields alone, if fully developed, risks pushing global warming past 1.5 degrees Celsius. We cannot afford any new leasing. Public lands and waters offer the natural and immediate opportunity for President Biden to take bold action and end fossil fuel expansion.