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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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July 24, 2026

A proposed data center in Southern Nevada could be the first built on public land, approved without public notification, involvement, or environmental review.

This project threatens precious water resources in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin, harms wildlife habitat, and worsens air pollution. If approved, it may set a precedent for more data centers on public lands nationwide.

Public lands should be preserved for wildlife, biodiversity, and future generations, not exploited for corporate profit. The Center for Biological Diversity plans to appeal this development. Support our efforts to protect public lands by donating at this link.


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