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Fungi are nature's recyclers, breaking down and transforming organic matter.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
They communicate with each other.
Invasive species are one of the most significant threats to native biodiversity.
Species are disappearing at an alarming rate.
In the absence of humanity, nature would reclaim its territory.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
Trees can warn each other of dangers through chemical signals.
Humboldt's idea was that nature was a network, a web of interconnected systems.
Climate change is a powerful driver of extinction.
We must recognize our role in the ecological web and act accordingly.
They share nutrients through roots.
Trees are social beings that communicate with each other.
Fungi are the grand recyclers of the planet.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
Rivers would return to their natural courses.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
He understood that everything is interconnected.
Invasive species pose a significant threat to native fauna.
The loss of biodiversity has profound implications for ecosystems.
Understanding fungi helps us to understand our place in the ecosystem.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
Every species lost is a thread pulled from the web of life.
What would happen to the Earth if humans suddenly disappeared?
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
Human beings are not just a part of the ecosystem; they are changing it in ways that will have long-term consequences.
Conservation efforts must be informed by the science of extinction.
Fungi blur the boundaries between organisms and the environment.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
He was a pioneer of environmental thinking.
The planet is undergoing a mass extinction, and humans are a major cause.
Trees can help each other.