The Guardian has published an article in regards to the large loss of wildlife in the past 40 years. Due to humans’ rapid consumption practices and our ecological footprint, the Earth cannot replenish what we use fast enough. The WWF analyzed 10,000 different populations consisting of animals, fish and birds in the study to create a representative “Living Planet Index” (LPI). The study showed that freshwater ecosystems had the fastest declining population. While the biggest decline in animal numbers are in low income, developing nations, rich nations are “outsourcing” wildlife decline in developing countries by importing food and other goods produced through habitat destruction. What can you do to make a difference to help keep the Earth clean?

View the full article, Earth Has Lost Half of its Wildlife in the Past 40 Years, says WWF, at theguardian.com.

Resources
Living Planet Report 2014, WWF.panda.org
Land and Water Conservation Fund, Indiana DNR
Saving Energy in Your Home series, The Education Store