Black Rhinos, Amur Leopards, Sunda Tigers, and many more species are at the brink of extinction. Team “Environmental M.A.R.C.” members dove right into the issue of Endangered species and the loss of biodiversity. One member of the team researched what is the issue? another researched the solutions and consequences and the other two researched the causes and the issues today. After a lot of research it was determined that 99% of threatened species are at risk because of human activities alone and by the early 21st century human beings will become the greatest threat to biodiversity. The main causes are habitat destruction, unsustainable hunting, and the influences of chemical pollution. So what can you do to help this problem? The number one way to help is to become educated on endangered species around your stomping grounds. The next biggest factor to help is to recycle and buy sustainable products, this will help by controlling the amount of pollution around the world. So next time you throw a plastic bottle away just think of the Rhinos, Tigers, and Turtles you are affecting by not recycling.
Collin Hall
April 27th, 2020