"Biodiversity in Peril: 15 Urgent Challenges for 2024"

A horizon scan conducted by Cambridge University has identified 15 key issues that could have a substantial effect on biodiversity in 2024. These include the production of hydrogen and ammonia, the cultivation of bacteria for food, alternative processes for plant growth, the use of rock dust to combat climate change, the decline of earthworms, new technologies for soil health monitoring, the impact of smoke on climate, the potential consequences of DNA manipulation, predicting chemical toxicity, the threat to migratory birds from skyscrapers, the decline of sea urchins, strategies for carbon storage in the ocean, the warming of the twilight zone, and the alteration of ocean currents. These issues highlight the need for careful consideration of technological advancements and their potential impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems.