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Why preserving the habitat for tiny moths can have a huge ecological impact

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The Melsheimer's Sack-bearer moth. (Courtesy Mike Nelson)
The Melsheimer's Sack-bearer moth. (Courtesy Mike Nelson)

The United Nations wants to conserve 30% of all land and water to avoid the extinction of up to 1 million species in the next few decades.

WBUR's Barbara Moran tells us about a conservation project for rare moths on Martha's Vineyard and the stability it provides to an ecosystem.

This segment aired on June 12, 2023.

Barbara Moran Correspondent, Climate and Environment
Barbara Moran is a correspondent on WBUR’s environmental team.

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