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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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October 02, 2026

The SpaceX land swap has raised many questions, particularly regarding its impact on the Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge. Concerns include how SpaceX is acquiring land designated as a refuge and whether the public is losing more land than it gains.

SpaceX plans to build a rocket launch testing facility, threatening endangered species in the area. The Center for Biological Diversity is currently in court against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to challenge the legality of this land transfer. Support is needed to help win this critical fight.


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