Today’s International Day for Biological Diversity marks the 16th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). According to this Convention, Biodiversity – the number, variety, and variability of living organisms – is not just about plants, animals, microorganisms and their ecosystems, but also about humans and their needs such as food security, clean air and water, as well as a healthy environment. Why is it important to reduce biodiversity loss?

Biodiversity A Global Outlook (CBD, 2006)

In 2002, the Convention on Biological Diversity set the target of reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010 and established a number of biodiversity indicators to assess progress towards meeting that target. Can this target be reached? What actions are needed? More…

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Biodiversity & Human Well-being (MA, 2005)

Biodiversity contributes to many aspects of human well-being, for instance by providing raw materials and contributing to health. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment shows that human actions often lead to irreversible losses in terms of diversity of life on Earth. What factors are responsible for this rapid loss? More…

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Amalgam is a combination of mercury with other metals and has been used as a tooth filling material since early in the 19th century.
Alternative tooth-coloured materials are increasingly used because they look better and require less intervention.
How safe are different tooth filling materials? Are they equally effective in ensuring dental health?
GreenFacts has faithfully summarized the brand new assessment by two European Commission Scientific Committees (SCENIHR & SCHER).

Read the GreenFacts summary on Tooth filling materials Dental amalgams & alternative materials