1. According to an international report, two in five of the world’s plant species are at risk of extinction as a result of the destruction of the natural world.
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2. Based on researchers’ findings, approximately forty percent or two-fifths of the world’s plants are at risk of extinction.
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3. Scientists have warned that the planet is racing against time to name and describe new species before they disappear.
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4. These unknown species of plants are a huge source of medicines, fuels, and foods, they are called a ‘treasure chest’.
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5. Scientists believe these species of plants can tackle several of humanity’s challenges, including treatments for coronavirus and other pandemic microbes.
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