The Impact Of Conservation On The Status Of The World's Vertebrates,
2010
Old Dominion University
The Impact Of Conservation On The Status Of The World's Vertebrates, Michael Hoffmann, Craig Hilton-Taylor, Ariadne Angulo, Monika Böhm, Thomas M. Brooks, Stuart H. M. Butchart, Kent E. Carpenter, Janice Chanson, Beth A. Polidoro, Jonnell C. Sanciangco
Biological Sciences Faculty Publications
Using data for 25,780 species categorized on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, we present an assessment of the status of the world's vertebrates. One-fifth of species are classified as Threatened, and we show that this figure is increasing: On average, 52 species of mammals, birds, and amphibians move one category closer to extinction each year. However, this overall pattern conceals the impact of conservation successes, and we show that the rate of deterioration would have been at least one-fifth again as much in the absence of these. Nonetheless, current conservation efforts remain insufficient to offset the …
Creating A Sustainable And Desirable Future,
2010
Portland State University
Creating A Sustainable And Desirable Future, Robert Costanza
Institute for Sustainable Solutions Publications and Presentations
The article suggests methods of social and economic reform as a means to counter environment impact of pollution resulting from dependence on fossil fuels.
