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Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say (www.bbc.com)

submitted 10 months ago by MicroWave to c/science

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Conservation actions are effective at reducing global biodiversity loss, according to a major study.

International researchers spent 10 years looking at measures, from hatching Chinook salmon to eradication of invasive algae.

The authors said their findings offered a "ray of light" for those working to protect threatened animals and plants.

One out of every three species monitored is currently endangered because of human activities.

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[–] Omgarm 17 points 10 months ago

Good job for the people trying to save animals!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

On one hand, it's a good thing. On the other hand, it's not that surprising that the group specifically dedicated to biodiversity is slowing biodiversity loss.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

But its nice for them to know. And I am happy it works too.

[–] Contingencyfork 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I find it so odd that positive news is titled using negative words like 'slowing' and 'loss'. Makes me sad.

[–] ripcord 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Jesus christ why are you sad by good news. Why is the headline your takeaway here?

[–] Contingencyfork 1 points 10 months ago

I guess for a similar reason as to why you're exasperated at my comment. Also because I scroll through the headline and initially think, 'more bad news'... When it's not!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

That’s nice to hear

[–] ripcord 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Good.