In Defense of Biodiversity: Why Protecting Species from Extinction Matters
After reading the article answer the following questions
1.
Pyron is quoted as saying” Humans are profoundly altering the planet, so let’s just make
peace with the degradation of the natural world.”
In retrospect he is saying let’s continue
as “business and usually” Should we try to save and repair biodiversity or should we take
the approach of Pyron and live with what we have?
I believe we should continue trying to save and repair biodiversity. The main reason is
biodiversity can boost our ecosystem productivity. As Pyron approaches with living with what
we have it would be more beneficial to continue adding longevity to each species on earth no
matter how small they are. Each plays in important role in each other’s lives and protecting them
ensures sustainability.
2.
Is biodiversity more about us than about saving what’s at stake if we don’t? Is there an
“unnecessary urgency” for saving biodiversity? Explain
Biodiversity is more about saving what’s at stake but this leads to saving us as well. There is no
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