Some people say that the main environmental problem of our times is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

There is no question that, at present, environmental problems are a hot topic in many conversations. There is debate as to which is a more urgent problem,

loss

of

species

or, other environmental problems. I believe these two arguments are intrinsically linked and should be understood together rather than viewed independently. The

decline

and extinction of a

species

is an endemic issue throughout the recorded history of mankind. The importance of a singular group of animals or plants may not seem significant until, their

roll

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

role

in the greater ecosystem is known. The

loss

of a link in the chain of the ecosystem can cause an imbalance in the entire

enviroment

the totality of surrounding conditions

environment

resulting in additional pressure being put on other

species

that can result in their

decline

. There are many institutions and charities in place to protect at risk living

organisms even

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organisms, even

though

more benefit

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the more benefit

could be gained by protecting before the

species

is at risk.

Moreover

, understanding what is causing the

loss

of a

species

can help prevent it occurring in the

first

place. These environmental issues include global warming, deforestation and pollution, unless these problems are addressed there will be a continual

decline

in the viability of

this

planet for all flora and fauna. The impact of these factors

are

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is

primarily at fault of mankind and they impact multiple ecosystems. These impacts can result in the

decline

of plants and

animals

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animal

species

in the affected area. In order to protect

this

planet as well as all of its

inhabitants it

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inhabitants, it

is critical to ensure that the necessary actions are taken to

firstly

mitigate the risk of a

species

going into in

decline

and

secondly

to help revitalise those

species

that are in

decline

. The effort in preventing the extinction of a

species

is little whereas the impact of the

loss

of a single organism within an ecosystem can have far reaching effects.