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The cost of saving a species

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Navigating the Ethics of Species Conservation

This chapter delves into the ethical challenges faced in conservation, drawing parallels to the trolley problem as difficult decisions arise over which species to prioritize for protection. It underscores the impact of quantitative conservation strategies and highlights the need to focus on biodiverse areas, particularly tropical regions, to avert extinction crises.

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