Saving and Preserving Biodiversity

Ever since the Anthropocene Epoch started, a steady decline of biodiversity has manifested — almost out of nowhere. 500 extinctions of a wide array of once-popular species has plagued our environment in the last century alone. Seeing these statistics makes it easy to point out the perpetrator: Humans.

Perhaps taking a more philosophical approach will explain the current situation of biodiversity: Nature is what we live in. Without it, we would have nowhere to stay, nothing to eat, and no possibility of moving our society forward. By destroying nature, humans are basically guaranteeing the extinction of humans sometime in the future. Even though it may seem to not apply to current generations alive, one simple environmentally conscious decision may make it or break it for future generations to come. We have an immense amount of power from an understanding of environmental issues and technology to help reverse it. The problem is that we don’t utilize that power correctly.

The solution is to leave forests, meadows, and other biodiversity dense areas alone. Though difficult for companies and governments, building on naturally flatlands instead of habitats will help our environment. Introduction of new species to foreign lands is an absolute no-no. This is where invasive species destroy the indigenous flora and fauna’s habitats. Using innovative solutions like edible packaging could help safe sea life. Planting all sorts of local flora can help cultivate a habitat for struggling species.