examples on how biodiversity support humans
Biological diversity is the resource upon which families, communities, nations and future generations depend. It is the link between all organisms on earth, binding each into an interdependant ecosystem, in which all species have their role. It is the web of life. The Earth’s natural assets are made up of plants, animals, land, water, the atmosphere AND humans! Together we all form part of the planet’s ecosystems, which means if there is a biodiversity crisis, our health and livelihoods are at risk too. But we are currently using 25% more natural resources than the planet can sustain As a result species, habitats and local communities are under pressure or direct threats (for example from loss of access to fresh water). Biodiversity underpins the health of the planet and has a direct impact on all our lives. Put simply, reduced biodiversity means millions of people face a future where food supplies are more vulnerable to pests and disease, and where fresh water is in irregular or short supply. For humans that is worrying. Very worrying indeed.
Pretty much bro if we go out on the weekend with a couple of mates and fish the oceans dry then we're stuffed and won't have any sushi to eat.
And if we get drunk and chain-saw-massacre every tree in the Amazon then every cute little fluffy animal that lives there is gonna die and as a chain-reaction result we're gonna eventually die too.
Look bro there's a thousand million reasons why biodiversity is a big deal; if we lose it we lose.
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