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Scientists identify safe havens we must preserve to prevent 'the sixth great extinction of life on Earth' - EurekAlert


If we act now, scientists say, we can prevent human-caused extinctions wiping out our planet’s wildlife. Writing in Frontiers in Science, an international coalition of ecologists and conservationists identifies key biodiversity havens which harbor rare wildlife, and lays out an affordable, achievable plan for protecting threatened species. Incorporating these ‘Conservation Imperatives’ into 30 by 30, the ambitious plan to protect 30% of the Earth’s surface by 2030, could preserve the world’s last wildernesses and keep critical biodiversity thriving. 

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