Biological diversity. (the need to protect a variety of animal and plant species)(includes related articles)

From: UN Chronicle | Date: June 22, 1997 | Copyright information

The loss of biological diversity will threaten nature's balance. There is a need, therefore, to institute scientific programs to protect the wide variety of plant and animal species. The factors that contribute to species loss as well as scientific solutions to the problem are discussed.

"If people want to live in a world that is more than pigeons, rats, cockroaches and starlings, we need to do more than set aside land We have to protect endangered species before they are destroyed....

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