UN - Biodiversity crisis threatens global economy

James S Murray
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New report warns that accelerating biodiversity loss will undermine economic performance

The natural systems that underpin the global economy are at risk of " collapse" due to the accelerating loss of biodiversity, according to a shocking new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)...

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