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Biodiversity BY PERVAZE A. SHEIKH, KEZEE PROCITA, AND R. ELIOT CRAFTON, CRS REPORTS %LRGLYHUVLW\UHIHUVWRWKHYDULHW\RIOLIHRQHDUWKDQGGH¿QLWLRQVRI biodiversity generally encompass measures of diversity at the genet- ic, species, and ecosystem levels. Assessing changes in biodiversity— including both losses and gains—at all three of these levels and the causes, or drivers, of these changes is of interest to many scientists and other stakeholders. Addressing biodiversity, including biodiversi- ty loss and the potential consequences for humans, is also of interest WRVRPHPHPEHUVRIFRQJUHVV6RPH0HPEHUVKDYHLQWURGXFHGOHJLV - lation in the 117th Congress that aims to conserve species and ecosys- tems. Definition of Biodiversity 7KHUH DUH PDQ\ GH¿QLWLRQV RI ELRGLYHUVLW\ 0DQ\ LQFOXGH VLPLODU FRQFHSWVWRWKHGH¿QLWLRQSURYLGHGE\WKH8QLWHG1DWLRQV&RQYHQWLRQ RQ %LRORJLFDO'LYHUVLW\ &%' ELRORJLFDO GLYHUVLW\ LV ³WKH YDULDELOLW\ among living organisms fromall sources including, inter alia, terrestri- al, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between VSHFLHV DQG RI HFRV\VWHPV ´ 6RPH GH¿QLWLRQV DOVR FRQVLGHU ÀXFWXD - tions to levels of biodiversity. For example, the Intergovernmental Sci- HQFH3ROLF\3ODWIRUPRQ%LRGLYHUVLW\DQG(FRV\VWHP6HUYLFHV ,3%(6 GH¿QLWLRQRIELRGLYHUVLW\LQFOXGHVERWKFRQFHSWVRIELRWLFYDULHW\DQG ³FKDQJHV LQ DEXQGDQFH DQG GLVWULEXWLRQ RYHU WLPH DQG VSDFHZLWKLQ DQGDPRQJVSHFLHVELRORJLFDOFRPPXQLWLHVDQGHFRV\VWHPV´
Are you seeking clarity & direction? Wanting increased vibrancy & peace? Curious about the mystical side of healing? Yearning for deep, grounded connection?
Amidst the chaos of modern living, inflated levels of VWUHVVFUHDWHQRLV\LQWHUIHUHQFHLQWKH´WHOHSKRQH OLQHµWRRXUKLJKHVWVHOI (often called the soul, spirit, unified field, universal consciousness, etc.). An intuitive healer is a type of mystic who has focused their contemplative practice to amplify and GHYHORS WKHLUSKRQHOLQH to divine energy. ,QIRUPDWLRQLV WKHQ WUDQVPLWWHGWRWKHFOLHQW for integration, healing, and growth . At THERAPEUTIC INTUTIONS, I cast my mystical gifts through the lens of expertise as a licensed clinical social worker. Marrying the two allows for RSWLPXP EDODQFHEHWZHHQVSLULWXDOZLVGRPDQGWKHUDSHXWLF SURFHVVLQJDQGLQWHJUDWLRQZRUN . Clients benefit on a soul level while remaining anchored in practical application tools for everyday living. “Without Valerie…I would not be where I am today…happy, healthy, and at peace.” –Alex Heal * Grow * Evolve Call 410-465-8687, <Info@TherapeuticIntuitions.com> or use the scheduling tab on our website to select a FREE consult or new client session. www.TherapeuticIntuitions.com *Therapeutic Intuitions is a private pay practice. Sessions range in price from $250-$350.
Healthy coral reefs like this one are rich with marine biodiversity, but human beings have severely altered almost two-thirds of the marine environment. Photo 94182118 © Ethan Daniels | Dreamstime.com %LRGLYHUVLW\ GHFOLQH LV D FRQFHUQ IRUPDQ\ VWDNHKROGHUV DQG SROL - cymakers due to the relationship between biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human welfare. For example, agricultural crops can be derived from wild species; plants are often sources of natural medi- cines and contribute to prescription drug development (e.g., the rosy SHULZLQNOH IRXQG LQ 0DGDJDVFDU LV WKH EDVLV IRU PHGLFLQH WUHDWLQJ +RGJNLQ¶VGLVHDVHDQGFKLOGKRRG OHXNHPLD ZLOGOLIHSURYLGHVHVVHQ - tial nutrition and recreation; and ecosystems provide services for hu- PDQV HJÀRRGFRQWUROFDUERQVHTXHVWUDWLRQSROOLQDWLRQDQGZDWHU ¿OWUDWLRQ continued on page 28
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