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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 29, 2026

The Trump administration is considering a data center in southern Nevada, the first on public land, approved without public input or environmental review. Boulder City residents are concerned about potential air quality degradation, wildlife habitat destruction, and increased water consumption in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin.

This project could set a troubling precedent for future developments on public lands. The Center for Biological Diversity has filed an appeal against this development and urges you to take action. Demand that the Trump administration halt permits for data centers on public lands, which should be preserved for wildlife and recreation, not exploited by Big Tech. Take action here.


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