Humans Are Driving Global Biodiversity Loss, Study Confirms

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 28, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a new analysis of over 2,000 studies showing that human activity is the leading cause of biodiversity loss. The loss of species isn’t just an environmental issue—it threatens food security, medicine production, and global ecosystems. As climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction accelerate, biodiversity loss will continue, with serious consequences for both nature and humanity.

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