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World’s biggest genome project on all plants and animals kicks into high gear

Earth forecast to lose 50% of biodiversity by end of century, so action is urgent

24 January 2022 - 19:33

Earth is forecast to lose 50% of its biodiversity by the end of this century without action to curb climate change and protect the health of global ecosystems. ..

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