The analysis points to the grim reality of human encroachment. Nearly 80 percent of the biodiversity areas contain at least one type of infrastructure, the research found, and more than a third of the areas are slated for future infrastructure projects. Roads were the most common type of infrastructure, followed by power lines and urban areas.“We recognize that infrastructure is essential to human development but it’s about building smartly.
When they looked at plans for upcoming development, the researchers found a potential 292 percent increase in the number of zones containing mines, oil and gas, or energy-related infrastructure — all of which are associated with pollution, habitat destruction and other hazards to wildlife. Biodiversity hot spots such as Brazil and central Africa are at particular risk for future development.
That’s cause for alarm, researchers say, pointing to the potential effects of construction, pollution and human activities. Those threats can be largely unseen: Birds, for example, can run into power lines and die, and roads can disrupt animals’ critical migration routes.Even attempts to protect the planet could have unintended consequences for wild areas, the researchers say.
For example, green technologies including solar power and wind turbines will require precious metals, and thus mining. And many areas with the greatest risk for such development are in countries without strong environmental regulations, they warn. The researchers call for better monitoring, improved regulations, and cooperation between governments, financiers and industry. It’s possible to build infrastructure while protecting nature, they imply. But to do so, humans must prioritize reducing their harm on the world around them.
Local governments must still develop planetary awareness and views!
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The left views humans as a cancer, and won’t stop until you view them that way too. They want you to hate yourself
Our infrastructure is crumbling and won't be fixed by Brandon so what's the problem?
We are the parasites!
Why do statists hate roads?
Popes, and other senior cardinals deemed Catholic, according to research
I call BS. I request a second opinion!