Article 1
Loss of biodiversity threatens livelihoods of world's poorest
By Emily Dugan

http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1409404/loss_of_biodiversity_threatens_livelihoods_of_worlds_poorest/

Follow-Up: After you have read the article, please complete items 1-3.

1. What are two main factors that are contributing to the loss of biodiversity amongst plants and animals in the world?

2. Explain how the loss of biodiversity affects the ecosystem and human well being.

3. Discuss two possible solutions to prevent further loss of biodiversity.

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Article 1
Loss of biodiversity threatens livelihoods of world's poorest
By Emily Dugan

http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1409404/loss_of_biodiversity_threatens_livelihoods_of_worlds_poorest/ 

Follow-Up: After you have read the article, please complete items 1-3. 

1.   What are two main factors that are contributing to the loss of biodiversity amongst plants and animals in the world?
 
2.   Explain how the loss of biodiversity affects the ecosystem and human well being.
 
3.   Discuss two possible solutions to prevent further loss of biodiversity.