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Biodiversity

Humans Less Than 1% of Life on Earth, But Have Destroyed Half of Its Plants, More Than 80% of All Mammals

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Citing 'Common Good,' Nearly 1,500 Scientists Demand Congress Shield Endangered Species Act From GOP Attacks

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

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Their call comes on Endangered Species Day and as the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers continuously work to roll back environmental regulations

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"Protected areas are the primary defense against biodiversity loss, but...

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Center for Biological Diversity

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Center for Biological Diversity

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Center for Biological Diversity

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Renowned Surfers Rally to Support a U.S. Ban on Shark Fins

Global Justice Ecology Project

Overwhelming Opposition to USDA Proposal to Legalize Genetically Engineered Eucalyptus Trees

Center for Biological Diversity

Wyoming Governor Attacks Endangered Species Act

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Rev. Billy Talen

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