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  Human actions   have devastating or irreversible effects on the environment, while Earth’s ecosystems can cope with natural change. In the last 50 years, Earth has lost 60% of all terrestrial wildlife and 90% of big ocean fish. We may be facing a mass extinction event, where more than 75% of species are wiped out. Nature conservation is urgent and vital. Theodore Roosevelt, a former 20th-century president of the USA, said: “The conservation of natural resources is the fundamental problem. Unless we solve that problem, it will avail us little to solve all others.” His words show that nature conservation has been a long-standing issue and that we need to act now. Nature conservation   Nature conservation is the care and protection of Earth’s natural resources for current and future generations.  This means preserving the diversity and functions of life on Earth, which support human well-being and prosperity. Earth’s natural resources include air, minerals, plants, so...

  WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Wildlife conservation is protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. Biodiversity is at the heart of the world’s ecosystems.  This means that wildlife conservation aims to safeguard the variety and richness of life on Earth, which supports the health and functioning of natural systems. Nature conservation for biodiversity includes marine and terrestrial life.   It covers both land and water habitats, and the species that depend on them. For example, coral reefs, wetlands, forests, grasslands, and polar regions are all important areas for biodiversity conservation. Scientists estimate that current extinction rates are about a thousand times higher than expected based on the fossil record. Some  species are disappearing at an alarming rate, much faster than the natural background rate of extinction. The fossil record is the preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past, which can help estimate how many species existed ...

  Brazil Bans Live Cow Exports In Groundbreaking Ruling Recognizing Animal Rights Brazil has banned the export of live cows, following a lawsuit by an animal rights group. The ruling was praised by other animal campaign organizations, who hope that the government will not appeal it. The judge recognized the dignity and suffering of animals, and compared the trade to human trafficking and slavery. Read the full gist on  https://www.speciesunite.com/news-stories/brazil-bans-live-cow-exports-in-groundbreaking-ruling-recognizing-animal-rights

What is a pangolin?  Everything you wanted to know about this scaly mammal Content copied from  https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-is-a-pangolin CCTell a Friend © Shutterstock.com 1. What is a pangolin, really? Though many think of them as reptiles, pangolins are actually mammals. They are the only mammals wholly-covered in scales and they use those scales to protect themselves from predators in the wild. If under threat, a pangolin will immediately curl into a tight ball and will use their sharp-scaled tails to defend themselves. 2. What do pangolins eat? Pangolins eat ants, termites and larvae and are often known as "the scaly anteater." Because they have no teeth, pangolins pick up food with their sticky tongues, which can sometimes reach lengths greater than the animal’s body. 3. The most trafficked mammal in the world? They certainly are one of the most trafficked mammals in Asia and, increasingly, Africa...

 Around 8% of the world’s population lives in extreme poverty — but do you know why? We look at 11 of the top causes of global poverty. Living on less than $2 a day feels like an impossible scenario, but’s a reality for around 600 million people in our world today. Approximately 8% of the global population lives in extreme poverty, commonly defined as surviving on only $1.90 a day, or less There is some good news: In 1990, that figure was 1.8 billion people, so serious progress has been made. While many wonder if we can really end extreme poverty, we at Concern believe the end is not only possible — but possible within our lifetimes. There’s no “magic bullet” solution to poverty, but understanding its causes is a good first step. Here are 11 of those causes, fully revised for 2020. 1. INEQUALITY AND MARGINALIZATION “Inequality” is an easy, but sometimes misleading term used to describe the systemic barriers leaving groups of people without a voice or representation within their com...

  The Lord has many names in the Bible. You may have heard of the one "El Elyon"  which means Most High  (Deuteronomy 26:19).  El Elyon, God Might High, or sometimes LORD Most High is used through Scripture to refer to the LORD, Creator of heaven and earth. Psalm 57:2 says, “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” The Hebrew words translated Hebrew “God Most High” are Elohim or (El) Elyown, which means Most High God (Genesis 14:22; Psalm 78:35). In the title LORD Most High, the Hebrew words are Elohim Yahweh. God Most High or LORD Most High means there is no idol, god, or created being that should be worshiped or exalted over the Lord because He is superior in every way. Photo credit: SWN Where Do We See El Elyon in Scripture? In  Daniel 4:2  God Most High is translated from the Hebrew  Yahweh  Illay  which means the highest Lord. The Hebrew word  al  or  el  is used alone to mean God Most High...

  Blessed Chukwix  GRAMMAR Difference Between Religion and Christianity •  Religion and Christianity have had people debating over their interconnection. Are these two really related. Is Christianity a religion? These issues are truly mind-boggling and emotionally draining since this subject has been one of the taboo topics in the world. In lieu with that, this article aims to lighten the confusion brought about by these two by defining and differentiating them. What is Religion? The term religion comes from the Latin word “religio” with the original meaning of having obligations to the gods. But by definition, religion is how humans try their very best to be in touch with the supreme and divine being. Most of the time, this effort exerted by humans involves the effort of humans to be pleasing and acceptable before God and also to signify the essence of life on earth. Religion was first used in Christianity but through the passage of years, the word has slowly become know...