Fillon, L. (2022, January 19). More protected areas won’t save biodiversity, warn experts. Phys.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022, from https://phys.org/news/2022-01-areas-wont-biodiversity-experts.html
Putting too much of an emphasis on the protection of natural lands and areas is like putting a bandaid on an open wound. The biodiversity crisis, as it is present day, will never be solved if we don’t account for all aspects of the bigger problem. The primary causes of biodiversity loss are habitat loss, fragmentation, overhunting, pollution, invasive species, and climate change. In order to prevent the issue from getting any worse, we must focus on all of the linking problems and tackle them at once, for if we only tackle one problem at a time while ignoring the others, the bigger issue at hand will only get worse.
I found this article useful in addressing and criticizing the flawed methods America utilizes to prevent negative effects of biodiversity. It brings into question the importance of conservation to the overarching and interrelated struggle, and whether or not it is an appropriate use of funds and time. That is not to say putting an effort to conserve and protect endangered species of plants and animals is completely useless, because it isn’t; but without maintaining a balance of all problems, we are unable to sufficiently progress towards the end goal.
I really like how you compared the protection of natural land as a bandaid, I think it’s super important to understand how looking at the bigger picture can lead to different solutions as well. I also like how you mentioned the necessary criticizations of conservation methods.
I think that this is a really good point, and a very interesting article. I completely agree with your idea that we should be allocating our funds towards the issue of biodiversity as opposed to preserving natural lands. Although they are both important, I think it is necessary to curb to decline in biodiversity.
I completely agree with the points and ideas from this article. That it is just a “bandaid” and that we must put all problems at hand taken into consideration. What do you think are other problems that must be taken into consideration? Which should be focused on mainly?
I really like this article! It addresses a common solution that most would deem efficient and effective and reveals its faults in it. Rather than solely criticizing, it also mentions other more effective solutions.