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Posted by Patti @ ThatHelps
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Interest: Wildlife & Habitats

Purpose: Educate

Under 5 mins.

40% of world’s plant species are at risk of extinction given a new report this week. (That is 2 in 5 plants!)

While you might not think that your daily life is impacted by it, think again.

- Tap “Join” above.

FACT: 723 plants used for medicine are at risk for extinction. This has direct impact on your life and health.

FACT: 15 plants provide 90% of food calories in the world. Half the world’s people rely on rice, maize, and wheat.

- Stay tuned for Part 2 which gives you options to help save our plants. Small steps. Big Impact.

- Tap “Complete” and inspire others to learn a factor or two.

If you’re interested in reading more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/30/world-plant-species-risk-extinction-fungi-earth

Source: The Guardian
Photo Credit: Prabin Ranabhat/Sopa/Rex/Shutterstock

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