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- No plants…no humanity – call for action
- And other stories from the XVIII International Botanical Congress
As many as two-thirds of the world’s 350,000 plant species are in danger of extinction in nature during the course of the 21st century. Human beings depend on plants for almost every aspect of life, and our expectations of using them to build more sustainable, healthier, and better lives in the future. Read More about XVIII International Botanical Congress resolutions
For humanity, all seven billion of us, plants, algae and fungi are the major source of food, clothing, shelter and medicine.
Our fossil fuels were formed by them. They clean our air and water, store carbon, and protect us from floods and drought. Read More about No plants: no foods, no fuel, no life…