https://mahb.stanford.edu/blog/the-nature-and-overshoot-crisis-reframing-the-discussion-of-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss/
While anthropogenic climate disruption is a massive problem requiring immediate attention, let's not marginalize other assaults on the ecosphere. The article at the link above demonstrates that loss of biodiversity and other related disasters are interconnected to climate change, and every bit as important.
At the root, the ongoing crisis we're facing is as much a question of ethics as anything else. The hubris of humans in relation to other species and the environment is (in general) beyond the pale. We have to correct that if we expect to survive and thrive in the future.
We do have a model or two with which to work. Indigenous societies around the world and certain Eastern religions have understood for thousands of years the importance of treating Nature as sacred. It turns out they are on the mark.
As Barry Commoner said in 1971, "Nature knows best.". Our technology has accomplished amazing things, but sorry to say, it also has egregiously damaged our global habitat. As a species and overall, our attempts to improve human well-being have brought us to the beginning of our own extinction. Unfortunately, that's true not only in the ecological sphere, but also in the social sphere.
Not only my opinion. Be Well
The first link:
Protecting nature is vital to escape 'era of pandemics’ – report | Wildlife | The Guardian
http://uknea.unep-wcmc.org/EcosystemAssessmentConcepts/EcosystemServices/tabid/103/Default.aspx
At the link above is a concise and comprehensive rendering of the important concept of ecosystem services.
On the left side of the page are more links to all aspects of ecosystems, e.g., ecosystems & biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, etc.
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