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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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Bird Versus Wind Turbines by New York Times

A Western conservation effort to protect the sage grouse, a bird known for its unusual mating call, has sparked conflict among environmental interests. This story was published on July 22, 2014.

Produced by Kassie Bracken and Ben Laffin, the full article is available here.

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EarthSayers Kassie Bracken; Ben Laffin

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