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E. O. Wilson Counter Analysis
1. Describe E.O. Wilson's solution to prevent the next mass extinction.
E.O. Wilson's solution is set aside part of the earth with no human intervention and he said to “let nature do its thing.” He specifically wants to preserve lands with the riches/biodiversity like Brazil and Ecuador. He wants this because there is a relationship between size of habitat and the number of species that can live in the habitat it’s an ecological law. So if there is more land with biodiversity there will be more animals. However some argue that this may affect food production but Wilson counter argues with the increase of technology this possible because technology allows us to be more efficient and use less energy when we make food production. We do not have

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