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In 2019, the UN published a report on global biodiversity and ecosystems that drew attention to the severe impact of human actions on animal and plant habitats. Seventy-five percent of land-based environments have been altered by human actions (66% for marine life). The report also found that 1 million species of animals are now threatened with extinction. This issue not only impacts animal and plant species, but also human beings: biodiversity is important for food and water supply, addressing climate change, supporting human health, and aiding economic development.