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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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Webinar: Our Fight to Stop California Sprawl
March 08, 2024

The Center for Biological Diversity is actively opposing "California Forever," a proposed 55,000-acre city in Solano County. This development threatens the climate crisis, existing communities, and approximately 130 rare animal and plant species.

Our recent webinar detailed the project's potential impacts on local wildlife, residents, groundwater, air quality, and California's climate commitments. We advocate for smarter land-use policies prioritizing community and environmental health. Explore more: Solano Together, Center's California Forever work, and "The True Cost of Sprawl" report.

The 501c3 nonprofit Center protects species, lands, waters, and climate through science and law. Find us at biologicaldiversity.org or email center@biologicaldiversity.org.