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.
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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.
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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
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