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The loss of beneficial plants and animals is a pervasive issue affecting ecosystems and human well-being on a global scale. Widespread habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change have led to significant declines in pollinators, soil-enriching organisms, and medicinal plant species, with cascading effects on food security, agriculture, and biodiversity. The Food and Agriculture Organization reported in 2019 that nearly one-third of the world’s food-producing species are threatened with extinction, underscoring the magnitude of this crisis.
In 2022, the decline of bumblebee populations in the United Kingdom reached critical levels, with several native species disappearing from large areas. This loss has directly impacted crop pollination and local biodiversity, prompting urgent conservation measures.
In 2022, the decline of bumblebee populations in the United Kingdom reached critical levels, with several native species disappearing from large areas. This loss has directly impacted crop pollination and local biodiversity, prompting urgent conservation measures.
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SDG
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World problems
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(D) Detailed problems
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English
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E8717
DOCID
11587170
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143725
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Last update
Oct 4, 2020