Summary: <br> <br> Why biodiversity is important<br> <br> Biodiversity is the result of billions of years of evolution into an intricate balancing act that can best be described as the web of life. When one species is lost, such loss threatens survival of countless others.<br> This week I speak with Christianne Close, Global Practice Leader at the <a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">World Wildlife Fund</a>. We discuss <a href="https://livingplanet.panda.org/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WWF’s Living Planet Index</a>, a new report that puts numbers behind the rapid and unprecedented rates of population loss across the globe.<br> Here’s a preview of this week’s episode:<br> [6:40] Human habits that contribute to biodiversity loss<br> [17:00] The rapidity with which biodiversity across populations is declining<br> [21:35] Connections between biodiversity loss, climate change, and food scarcity<br> [31:00] Practical ways you and I can work to slow biodiversity loss in our own homes<br> <br> Happy listening!<br> <br> * This week’s sponsor is <a href="https://blissoma.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blissoma</a>. (Use code MINIMAL at checkout for 20% off Sustain Ecosystem products!)<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/063/">#063: Why We’re Sick (and How to Get Healthy)</a>.<br> * Social distancing is the *perfect* time to review your favorite podcasts! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br>
