Highlights of that poll follow. In strong contrast to the fears expressed by scientists, the general public is relatively unaware of the loss of species and the threats that it poses. The majority of scientists believe the crisis could be averted by a stronger stance by policymakers and governments and by individuals making changes in their daily lives. It's Not Too Late . . . Yet The widespread ignorance to the issue would seem to indicate imminent failure - an inevitable loss of so many of Earth's precious plant and animal life as the result of human manipulation and human disinterest.
Conservation is very much in tune with our own survival.
Animals and plants provide us with life-saving drugs and food, they pollinate crops and provide important ingredients for many industrial processes. Closing By ignoring eco-interdependence and biodiversity, humankind, in a sense, shoots itself in the foot. And, once hobbled, there is no recovery. It would be sad then, indeed, if the living abundance and natural beauty of Earth is someday lost through the irrational acts of its only thinking beings. Post Mortem I had originally intended for the previous paragraph to be the final words of this essay, but after re-reading it, I felt there were a few more things I wanted to say.