This document discusses biodiversity, which refers to the variety of plant and animal life on Earth. It notes that biodiversity is important for providing humans with shelter, food, water, health, land, medicine and air. Biodiversity exists at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. The document outlines factors threatening biodiversity like habitat loss and pollution, and the consequences of biodiversity loss such as fewer ecosystem services. Protecting biodiversity is important for food security, natural resources, and the economy. The document concludes by stating that global warming is negatively impacting biodiversity.