New scientific data has shown that biodiversity has declined by nearly 70 percent globally since 1970.
The Living Planet Index database includes data of more than 5,000 species and shows how the variety and abundance of nature has diminished since 1970 as a result of the effect on the planet from human activity.
Even if it was only half right it would be alarming. As it is, it is beyond belief that man has wrought so much destruction on his own environment. The phrase reaping the whirlwind comes to mind.
Check out the website www.biodiversitystripes.info to learn more.
