Saturday, May 17, 2008

Losses: Annual Trillions Re:  "The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity" Biodiversity loss costs six percent of world income: report. The destruction of flora and fauna is costing the world two trillion euros (3.1 trillion dollars) a year, or six percent of its overall gross national product, according to a report trailed by German news weekly Der Spiegel. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news] 7:24:06 PM