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The Bigger Picture: Modern Extinction Rates
1:12:23 - 1:18:05 (05:42)
Three United Nations scientists discuss the limited knowledge we have on the number of identified species in the world and how human activity has affected biodiversity.
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UN scientists speculate that there may be 8.7 million species in the world; however, only 1.7 million of them have been officially identified and the rest could be extinct.
1:12:23 - 1:13:24 (01:01)
Summary
UN scientists speculate that there may be 8.7 million species in the world; however, only 1.7 million of them have been officially identified and the rest could be extinct.
ChapterThe Bigger Picture: Modern Extinction Rates
Episode#373 - Patrick Moore - Greenpeace's Ex-President - Is Climate Change A Hoax?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Agriculture and forestry have played a crucial role in shaping the environment throughout history.
1:13:25 - 1:16:32 (03:07)
Summary
Agriculture and forestry have played a crucial role in shaping the environment throughout history. Although earlier farming practices led to deforestation, modern agricultural practices have helped promote biodiversity and create a sustainable landscape that benefits both humans and the ecosystem.
ChapterThe Bigger Picture: Modern Extinction Rates
Episode#373 - Patrick Moore - Greenpeace's Ex-President - Is Climate Change A Hoax?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Amazon is a huge part of Brazil, but it's hardly occupied by people, and the threats against it are often exaggerated.
1:16:32 - 1:18:05 (01:32)
Summary
The Amazon is a huge part of Brazil, but it's hardly occupied by people, and the threats against it are often exaggerated. The book author suggests that the environment can be protected without resorting to hysteria.