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The United Nations proclaimed May 22 as ‘The International Day for Biological Diversity’ to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This year’s theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity is ‘Invasive Alien...
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German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel, left, delivers a speech at the UN Conference on Biological Diversity in Bonn, Germany, on Monday, May 19, 2008. A two-week conference aimed at ensuring the survival of global biodiversity in the face of climate.
