Understanding Global Issues

Briefings and books about the big issues of our time

Biodiversity: Nature's variety at risk

An unknown, but very high, number of species is becoming extinct every year under the pressure of economic development, population growth and climate change. Habitat loss, pollution, overhunting and invasive species are all to blame. Animals dependent on forests, wetlands and coastal waters are especially vulnerable. How bad is the problem and what can and is being done about it?

Published: January 2005 ISBN: 0850487714

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