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Biodiversity — the variety of life on Earth — is more than just a collection of plants, animals, and microorganisms. It’s a dynamic web of interconnected systems that sustain ecosystems and, by extension, human life. From the bees that pollinate our crops to the forests that purify our air, biodiversity plays a crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate, water cycles, and soil fertility.
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However, biodiversity is under threat. Habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, overfishing, and invasive species are accelerating extinction rates at unprecedented levels.
