Unit6：BioDiversity Loss And Ecosystem Integrity 生物多样性减少以和生态系统完整性.pptVIP

The Future of Planet Earth: Biodiversity Loss Ecosystem Integrity;Video;Exponential Growth;Al’s Table of Options;The Carrying Capacity;Growth of Human Population;Humanity’s Ecological Footprint 1961-2004;;/find-out-more/about-the-film/;An Alternative Viewpoint for Anyone?;;Goal: “Restore species to where they are viable, self sustaining components of the ecosystem.”;Global Estimates Endangered Species;Endangered Species Listings;Greatest Threats to Biodiversity?;Habitat fragmentation;Examples of species on endangered list because of habitat fragmentation;Global Deforestation 8000 BC - 2000 AD; Invading Species;Invading Species;Most (Un)Wanted; Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) introduced into Australia in 1839 as garden plant Lacking native herbivores, quickly spread became pest species covering 16,0002 miles The moth Cactoblastis introduced from Argentina in 1925 Larvae completely destroy cactus plants By 1931 only scattered populations of Opuntia remained; Roger Revelle Charles Keeling began taking daily measurements of CO2 at top of Mauna Loa in 1958 Pre-idustrial levels were 280 ppm; CO2, CH4 Water vapor Aerosols Ice/snow/clouds Open water Open soil ; Amount of global warming dependent on levels of CO2 /wiki/File:Global_Warming_Predictions_png If levels of CO2 reach 900-1000 ppm then temperature increase could double over next 40 yrs from predicted 2-5OC to 4-9OC ; Ecological Impacts?;Ecological Impact; ;What made the success stories happen?;“Human beings and the planet are on a collision course. Our population growth and economy are destroying the Earth. Fundamental changes are needed if we are to avoid the collapse our present course will bring about. - The World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity, 2008;Music Video: Full Steam