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July 20, 2008

Biodiversity

The world is now losing plant and animal species at a rate between 100 and 1,000 times the natural extinction rate, meaning scientists are rapidly losing the genetic resources they need for medical advances, to ensure a secure food supply, and to protect life-sustaining ecosystems.

Land Degradation 'Worse than Previously Reported'

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07/10/2008

A quarter of the world's land surface area is severely depleted and this poses a significant threat to food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, says a new report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.

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