The Daily Consider the Burying Beetle. (Or Else.)
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Jan 6, 2023 In this engaging discussion, Catrin Einhorn, a New York Times reporter specializing in biodiversity and climate, sheds light on the alarming rates of species extinction, which are now tens to hundreds of times faster than historical averages. She emphasizes a recent global agreement targeting the preservation of 30% of the planet's land and seas by 2030. Einhorn also highlights the essential roles that species like the American burying beetle play in our ecosystems, urging the urgency of collective action to combat the biodiversity crisis.
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The American Burying Beetle
- The American burying beetle, once common, is now declining.
- These beetles bury and decompose dead animals, enriching the soil.
Pollinator Decline
- Pollinators like bees and butterflies are crucial for crops.
- However, their populations are declining, impacting farmers.
Biggest Biodiversity Loss Drivers
- Habitat loss and exploitation are the biggest biodiversity threats.
- Climate change ranks third but will likely become the top driver.