https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/ecology-ap/disruptions-to-ecosystems/v/human-activities-that-threaten-biodiversity 2024-05-06T19:22:43.24334365Z Human activities that threaten biodiversity Biodiversity is threatened by human population growth and resource utilization, leading to decreased species richness. Local factors contributing to biodiversity loss include land-use changes, pollution, resource exploitation, and introduction of exotic species. Balancing human needs with ecosystem health requires doing more with less and preserving species richness for a sustainable future. California Academy of Sciences video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/lIwFyjJR3YjUIMdXu-SqvzHvpWcBxkgWTdk3ak7DkceypH3Lo6QrlIREWwRfs9yyLfJu6m7JtI_3jthsDjlFcoGx Human activities that threaten biodiversity Biodiversity is threatened by human population growth and resource utilization, leading to decreased species richness. Local factors contributing to biodiversity loss include land-use changes, pollution, resource exploitation, and introduction of exotic species. Balancing human needs with ecosystem health requires doing more with less and preserving species richness for a sustainable future. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/2RC3Hsk90t8.mp4/2RC3Hsk90t8.mp4 771 Biodiversity Under Threat https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ncert-grade-9-science/x72362069584dc551:patterns-in-life-diversity-and-classification/x72362069584dc551:biodiversity-under-threat/e/threats-to-biodiversity 2021-04-29T08:00:45Z Threats to biodiversity Test your knowledge on threats to biodiversity! Ashley exercise