Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destruction, scientists warn

Re:Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destructi... by ashtonkem on Friday September 11, 2020 @04:45PM (#24447165)

And without significant investment by those with resources, asking them to preserve the environment is a direct ask for them to go hungry or cold for the sake of the environment. This is an ask that 99.99% or more of the human population will absolutely ignore.

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Re:Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destructi... by Aaronstotle on Friday September 11, 2020 @06:12PM (#24447895)

I guess a solution would be give them supplies so they aren't forced to destroy their own backyard in order to survive.

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Re:Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destructi... by zo1 on Friday September 11, 2020 @06:08PM (#24447862)

Or how about we invade Madagascar, ship all these poor folk to NYC, and declare the entire region a wildlife reserve?

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Re:Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destructi... by runarberg on Friday September 11, 2020 @07:55PM (#24448594)

Not cool. This kind of imperialist mindset has historically been at the head of some of the most awful actions in human history. Including forced relocations, imposed poverty, sustained resource theft, sustained vandalism and theft of local artifacts, slave labor, and even genocide.

If the rich world really cared about the wildlife in Madagascar we would fund green local infrastructure projects so that the local population could enjoy a sustainable lifestyle on their own.

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