June 30, 2023
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A study suggests that approximately 79% of Earth’s remaining natural vegetation should be protected to meet the international goals set by the United Nations on climate, biodiversity and development. Vegetation plays a crucial role in purifying water, regulating the climate, supporting biodiversity, and stabilizing the soil, making its preservation essential for nature and people. The study highlights the need to go beyond formal protections of wild places and address the ongoing depletion of natural vegetation due to intensive human land uses.
