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"The world’s natural ecosystems are being degraded at a rate unprecedented in human history, according to a report released . . . shows that we are currently using the planet’s resources far faster than they can be renewed."

"The report has shown that between 1970 and 2003 terrestrial species have declined by 31 per cent, freshwater species by 28 per cent, and marine species by 27 per cent. The Living Planet Report 2006 pulls together time series data to compile two indicators of the Earth’s well-being."

"The choices we make might lead to a sustainable society living in harmony with robust ecosystems, or to the collapse of these same ecosystems, resulting in a permanent loss of biodiversity and erosion of the planet’s ability to support people."

The BBC World Service announced the findings of a study today where the WWF, ZSL and the Global Footprint Network uncovered the shocking state of the world’s ecosystems. Apparently this is old news but I heard it on the radio about an hour ago on Southern California Public Radio (89.3 KPCC).
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