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Our rich diversity of life on Earth is the outcome of over three billion years of evolutionary history. It has been shaped by forces such as continental drift, ice ages, fire, weather, and the interaction of all the different species that inhabit the earth. Now, it is increasingly being altered by the dominant species of the planet, humans. From the dawn of agriculture over 10,000 years ago, through the industrial revolution of the past three centuries, the human species has reshaped Earth's landscapes on an ever-larger and lasting scale. Despite growing awareness and increasing investments in environmental protection, pressure on the world's natural resources and ...