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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Habitat-Fed Beef: Separating Facts From Fiction on Grass-Fed and ‘Regenerative' Beef
March 23, 2022

The environmental impact of beef production, from emissions to land use, is a critical concern, with solutions like regenerative grazing and grass-fed beef under debate. However, defining truly sustainable beef, especially given high U.S. consumption and its ecological implications, remains complex.

Experts Tara Garnett (University of Oxford, Table), Nicholas Carter (ecologist, PlantBasedData.org), and Chris Bugbee (Center for Biological Diversity) will explore these challenges. They will discuss food systems, wildlife interaction, and land stewardship. Discover more at GrazingFacts.com and join our webinar on April 7 at 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern.