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Thomas Lovejoy argues that we oversimplify global warming to carbon pollution at the expense of biodiversity.
Valuing a plant for its carbon, Lovejoy responds, is like valuing a computer chip only for its silicon.
Lovejoy says that ignoring the complexity of ecosystems -- or our "magnificent living library" -- greatly hinders our own development as a species.
Thomas Lovejoy explains how we can benefit from harnessing and understanding all the "living wonders" of biodiversity.
Drawing from the example of curare, Lovejoy champions for a "major age" of environmental exploration which would both benefit us and the fragile ecosystems.
Thomas Lovejoy analyzes the potential to harness market forces to protect the "great tropical forests of the world."
Lovejoy hopes that indexing biodiversity may lead to greater environmental protection.