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'One Million Species Risk Extinction' Uncertain and Misses Key Point

The claim that a million species are at risk of extinction is hugely uncertain and misses the key point that it is unknown how many species there are.

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Replying to @lemurwrangler
And here's some information about how that figure was calculated - as well as answers to 12 other frequently asked questions: bit.ly/AndyPurvisFAQ

"A million threatened species? Thirteen questions and answers"

Guest Blog by Andy Purvis, IPBES Global Assessment Coordinating Lead Author

ipbes.net

Jun 1, 2019 · 5:54 AM UTC