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24% of Freshwater Species Face Extinction Crisis

1/9/2025

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A groundbreaking study in *Nature* uncovers a staggering 24% of freshwater species, including fish and crustaceans, teetering on the brink of extinction. Pollution, damming, and climate change threaten these delicate ecosystems, which, despite covering less than 1% of our planet, are home to 10% of its animal species. Immediate conservation action is crucial.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study in *Nature* uncovers a staggering 24% of freshwater species, including fish and crustaceans, teetering on the brink of extinction. Pollution, damming, and climate change threaten these delicate ecosystems, which, despite covering less than 1% of our planet, are home to 10% of its animal species. Immediate conservation action is crucial.