Task
- Option One: Reflect on this story and ask yourself how you think, as a citizen and a future voter, you can help address this issue?
- Option Two: Write a thank-you note to someone who is working to address one aspect of the issue showcased in this story. Tell them why you're grateful for their efforts.
What do you think?
- What have you learned from this story?
- After completing this story, what's your final verdict? Does nature need half?
- How do we safeguard biodiversity, while also growing our economy and preserving cultural rights?
- How can politics and policy-making help address this issue?
This story in the media
Protecting just 1.2% of Earth’s land could save most-threatened species, says study
Bias: none
Source: The Guardian
File Type: Study/Article
Overview: Protecting just 1.2% of Earth’s land could save most-threatened species, says study
Web Link: https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/25/protecting-just-12-of-earths-land-could-save-worlds-most-threatened-species-says-study-aoe
Cities contain pockets of nature – our study shows which species are most tolerant of urbanization
Bias: Result bias
Source: The Conversation
File Type: Study/Essay
Overview: Cities contain pockets of nature – our study shows which species are most tolerant of urbanization
Web Link: https://theconversation.com/cities-contain-pockets-of-nature-our-study-shows-which-species-are-most-tolerant-of-urbanization-231042
The tunnels, trails and bridges built especially for bears
Bias: none
Source: BBC
File Type: Article
Overview: The tunnels, trails and bridges built especially for bears
Web Link: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240521-these-wildlife-corridors-help-grizzly-bears
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