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… probable that the fires have rendered other species extinct. Pope Francis called the loss of biodiversity (the variety of life on Earth) one of his greatest fears:  … Australian fires underline pope's focus on biodiversity in Laudato Si' . …

… them and their traditional ways as fundamental to conservation of the Amazon and our precious biodiversity.   It is a vision that is too little known and hardly present in the laws of Brazil …

… of the indigenous people's land, of the despoliation of the rainforest and its valuable biodiversity, and for her protests she was murdered. And finally, the 5-foot-9-inch Pope Francis, … irresponsible in history."  Francis does not mince words. He warns that gains in protecting biodiversity have been regrettably few, for countries place their national interest above the …

… such as agriculture, fishing and forestry. …Let us [also] mention, for example, those richly biodiverse lungs of our planet, the Amazon and Congo basins …" that are important "for the entire … and the future of humanity. The ecosystems of tropical forests possess an enormously complex biodiversity which is almost impossible to appreciate fully … ." As I reflect on these things and …

… Is Happening to Our Common Home; Pollution and Climate Change; The Issue of Water; Loss of Biodiversity; Decline in the Quality of Human Life and the Breakdown of Society; Global …

… need the most help first? What church-owned property needs special attention to protect biodiversity? In mapping the Catholic world, security is a big concern for Burhans; the maps on …

… an "Amazonian bioeconomy." Such ventures, they said, would be based on "productive chains of biodiversity, with technological innovation and valuing of traditional knowledge." A bioeconomy … of development." During the meeting, Thomas Lovejoy, the U.S. biologist who coined the term "biodiversity," told the governors that rainfall from the Amazon basin reaches all countries in …

… of productivity in vast agricultural areas, the pollution of rivers and aquifers, the loss of biodiversity, the increase of natural catastrophes and the deforestation of equatorial and …

… mining and lumber), cattle ranchers, monoculture and hydroelectric dams. The Amazon's natural biodiversity has been destroyed to benefit development that is unsustainable but provides huge …

…  that have been discussed, such as the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and its impact on biodiversity, environmental pollution and climate change, all of which has benefited the rich, …

… for their herds. The same is true for farmers who practice monoculture after destroying the biodiversity of the rainforest. Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich-Freising, one of the … the Amazon preserved as a museum. But they favor sustainable development that protects the biodiversity of the rainforests and respects the rights of the indigenous residents. In his 2015 …

… below the ground in a predatory and irresponsible manner (legally or illegally) also altering biodiversity." In his report, Hummes focused especially on water. Clean water is a critical issue …

… culture; some described the church as being like a complex ecosystem with "wonderful spiritual biodiversity" expressed in so many different communities, cultures, forms of religious life and …

… to 100% renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and environmental justice and protection of biodiversity," she said. Nazar demanded that elected officials pay attention to and implement …

… increasing.  Temperatures are rising. The consequences for oceans, forests, weather patterns, biodiversity, food production, water, jobs and, ultimately, lives, are already dire — and set to …

… a lead writer of the final document. The wide-ranging, 165-page document reflects on the rich biodiversity of Latin America, and in particular, the Amazon: "The traditional communities [of Latin America] have been practically excluded from decisions on the wealth of biodiversity and nature. Nature has been, and continues to be, assaulted. The land has been …

… common home." He quoted Francis: "Your lovely island of Madagascar is rich in plant and animal biodiversity, yet this treasure is especially threatened by excessive deforestation. ... The deterioration of that biodiversity compromises the future of the country and of the earth, our common home." Parolin …

… fungus," explained Edwin Castellanos, director of the Center for the Study of Environment and Biodiversity at the University of the Valley of Guatemala. "That's the biggest challenge with …

… As warming continues, it is expected to strain water resources and impact farming, fishing and biodiversity in the region. In a statement, Fr. Paul Igweta, coordinator for the East African …

… negatively impacting the indigenous populations in the area and leading to a loss of biodiversity. As special secretaries, Czerny and Martinez will assist Brazil's Cardinal Claudio …