@evan Lots of things people can do to enhance and protect #biodiversity, whether citizen, business, or politician. Some good ideas here:
https://www.nature.scot/scotlands-biodiversity/biodiversity-what-can-you-do
In so many ways, it’s easier, more fun, and more tangible than dealing with climate. You can so often see the direct benefits of your actions. I recommend to everyone to learn a little and do a little. I’m sure you’ll end up loving what you try. And it’ll help with climate too.
New research finds nearly 30% of land animals could disappear form their local area by 2100 due to climate change and habitat destruction. This is more than double previous predictions.
Why the future of #biodiversity is so much worse under #climateChange than even we thought:
Children born today will see literally thousands of animals disappear in their lifetime, as global food webs collapse https://theconversation.com/children-born-today-will-see-literally-thousands-of-animals-disappear-in-their-lifetime-as-global-food-webs-collapse-196286 @theconversationau @goblinshrimp
New research finds nearly 30% of land animals could disappear form their local area by 2100 due to climate change and habitat destruction. This is more than double previous predictions.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the enthusiasm & aims underlying the #COP15 30/30 target, but a short history lesson:
- 2010 #CBD #biodiversity targets: failed
- 2020 #Aichi targets: failed
- ongoing UN #SDG 15 goal: not even close
Ask me in 10 years if we’ve made any progress, and I’ll gladly admit the error of my pessimism
We are lucky enough to spend time in a place that, in late spring, is aglow with fireflies. They are the closest thing to magic that my children have ever experienced.
Meanwhile, a friend reports that, in Germany, window screens are no longer necessary in summer.
It breaks my heart to think that my children's children may not experience such wonder.
https://www.reuters.com/graphics/GLOBAL-ENVIRONMENT/INSECT-APOCALYPSE/egpbykdxjvq/
RIP, #P22, you magnificent creature. I sure hope we can do better by our neighboring animal friends in the future. Read his beautiful eulogy:
https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2022/12-17-22-Eulogy-P-22
#UrbanWildlife #MountainLion #MountainLions #Puma #Pumas #Biodiversity #BigCats #Caturday #Catstodon #MyDayInLA #LosAngeles #LosAngelesLife #Conservation