Five things about biodiversity
(WorldNews Politics)

You can`t tackle climate change without tackling biodiversity loss. Nature is declining at an alarming rate, but it`s not too late to take action. Here`s five things you need to know about biodiversity. Scientists believe that millions of species of plants and animals have yet to be discovered. Alt: A school of fish swim underwater among yellow and green sea plants. 1. What is biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth. It encompasses the rich diversity of ecosystems and the diversity within and between species. There are an estimated 8.7 million species of plants and animals on Earth, with only about 1.7 million identified. Scientists believe millions of species have...