What Earth's sixth mass extinction event means for humans
Human activity is driving plants and animals to extinction at an unprecedented rate.
DW reports: Human activity is driving plants and animals to extinction at an unprecedented rate.
As countries meet in Armenia to discuss ways to reverse nature loss, DW reveals how declining biodiversity is already harming people.
This environment story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Earth and Armenia.
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- Earth, Armenia
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