Humans are putting one MILLION species at risk of extinction
, shocking UN report shows
The report states that up to one million species are now at risk of extinction due to the behaviour of humans.A draft of the report was obtained byRobert Watson, chair of the UN-mandated body behind the report, told AFP: “We need to recognise that climate change and loss of Nature are equally important, not just for the environment, but as development and economic issues as well.
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