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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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Jean Su MSNBC Interview on FEMA Extreme Heat Petition
June 20, 2024

Energy Justice Director Jean Su recently discussed the Center for Biological Diversity's petition to FEMA on MSNBC, advocating for crucial disaster relief funding for extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Learn more: https://biodiv.us/4c9b9Y7

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit protecting species and their habitats through science, law, and media, believing human welfare is linked to nature's diversity. We strive for a wild world for future generations. Visit https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ for more, including action alerts (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/) and social media links (Twitter: https://x.com/CenterForBioDiv, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv). Email inquiries to center@biologicaldiversity.org.