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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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June 28, 2026

SpaceX faces legal action for expanding its operations in Brownsville, Texas, across public and protected coastal ecosystems. What began as a "small testing facility" has grown into a significant industrial footprint, threatening crucial habitats for endangered ocelots, sea turtles, and migratory birds.

The company now seeks to acquire an additional 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge for further testing, which is already harming wildlife and plants. The Center for Biological Diversity, alongside other groups, is suing to prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from approving this public land grab. Support is needed to defend these vital public lands.


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