Animal population decreases and habitat loss can also be seen across Cork, according to a UCC expert. The top threats to species identified in the WWF report are directly linked to human over-exploitation of wildlife. On an international scale, the omens are not good for the future of biodiversity, said Professor Quinn. According to the WWF, nature provides services for humanity worth around US$125tn annually. “We can impact what happens on a local level, but the choices we make also impact what happens globally,” said Professor Quinn.

Source: Evening echo November 05, 2018 13:30 UTC