DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE: PLAN TO SAVE SPECIES FROM EXTINCTIONS Source: Stock A new study, by researchers including at the University of East Anglia, has concluded that we could save a majority of soon-to-be-extinct plants and animals. Here's what we know: The world has a goal of protecting 30% of the world's wildlife that's being decimated by climate change, habitat destruction and pollution Setting aside 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of extinctions; this would entail 633,000 sq. miles 16% of the world already has some measure of protection The cost is estimated to be $263 billion...much of the cost would be to acquire new areas Time is not on our side as the costs go up every day...but the future of our planet, our fellow creatures and plants is well worth any cost. DARPA'