Nature report links wildlife trends to human well-being
Why it matters: Our health mirrors nature's health; declining wildlife signals risks to our own well-being.
- The Nature Record National Assessment is the first comprehensive report on U.S. lands, water, and wildlife, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental health and human well-being.
- The report details both positive trends, such as the remarkable comeback of the bald eagle, and alarming declines in species like butterflies.
- Wildlife trends are explicitly linked to human well-being, suggesting that the health of ecosystems directly impacts human populations.
The Nature Record National Assessment, a groundbreaking report on U.S. environmental health, reveals a mixed bag of wildlife trends directly linked to human well-being. While iconic species like the bald eagle are making remarkable comebacks, the concerning decline of butterfly populations and other species signals broader ecological challenges.
