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And I'm Faith Lapidus.  Today, we examine a new report about the health of the world's many plants and animals

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The orangutan is among animals in danger of extinction

Scientists say counting the many different kinds of plants and animals on Earth is one way to measure the health of our planet.  Scientists use the word biodiversity to describe the existence of many kinds of plants, animals and other organisms.  One definition of biodiversity is the differences of life at all levels of biological organization.  Biodiversity is also a way to measure the differences among all the organisms on Earth

Scientists say the existence of biodiversity is extremely important for human life.  Plants and animals provide much of our food, medicines and materials for industry.  Biodiversity makes possible the natural development of improved crops.  Biodiversity helps to create a balance for our atmosphere and water supply.  And it provides activities through the enjoyment of nature

Scientists say a lack of biodiversity has led to agricultural crises in history.  One example is the potato famine in Ireland in the nineteenth century.  At the time, many people in Ireland depended on potatoes for food.  When the potato crop failed, millions starved to death or were forced to leave the country

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Recent scientific findings about biodiversity have not been good.  Last month, the World Conservation Union added almost two hundred plants and animals to its list of threatened species.  The group warned that life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken 

The World Conservation Union is one of the world’s largest groups working to protect Earth's environment.  It aims to save, or conserve, natural resources by influencing governments and private citizens around the world.  To do this, it supports and develops new conservation science methods, and carries out research internationally.  Then it links the research and results to policies by organizing talks among governments, civilians and private companies