Stats & Facts
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Nature Crisis:
We are using the equivalent of 1.6 Earths to maintain our current lifestyle, and ecosystems cannot keep up with our demands.
One million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are threatened with extinction.
75% of Earth’s land surface has been significantly altered by human actions.
66% of ocean area is impacted by human activities.
Close to 90% of the world’s marine fish stocks are fully exploited, overexploited, or depleted.
Agricultural expansion accounts for 70% of projected terrestrial biodiversity loss.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.
Plastic Pollution:
Truckload of plastic: This refers to the massive scale of plastic waste entering our oceans, with estimates suggesting that between 1 and 2 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans annually.
Beach litter: The high percentage of plastic as beach litter indicates widespread pollution affecting coastal areas globally.
Plastic vs. fish: The prediction about more plastic than fish by 2050 highlights the urgent need for action to prevent further damage to marine ecosystems.
River-carried plastic: A study found that 1000 rivers account for nearly 80% of global riverine plastic emissions into the ocean, with small urban rivers being among the most polluting.
171 trillion pieces: This staggering number from a recent study underscores the vast amount of plastic already contaminating our oceans and the potential for it to nearly triple by 2040 if no action is taken.
These points illustrate not only the current state of pollution but also the potential future consequences if we do not address this issue. Would you like to know about efforts to combat this pollution or any other specific aspect?
Biodiversity Decline
70% decline: The decline in populations of key species is a clear indicator of the health of ecosystems. This dramatic decrease reflects the pressures wildlife faces from habitat loss, overexploitation, and climate change.
One million species threatened: This figure represents almost a quarter of the global total, highlighting the scale of the threat to global biodiversity.
One-third at risk: The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s assessment underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect vulnerable species.
69% wildlife population decline: The WWF’s Living Planet Report 2022 outlines this decline and emphasizes that we are in the midst of a biodiversity and climate crisis with a last chance to act.
Human-Animal Interaction:
Development increases the risk of diseases like COVID-19 spreading from animals to humans.
Coastal habitat loss puts 100-300 million people at increased risk of floods and hurricanes.
Remember, these facts underscore the urgency of our actions. Let’s work together to protect our planet! 🌎