Microbes may be invisible, but they underpin planetary and ecosystem health — and are increasingly threatened by climate change, pollution and land use change.
A new IUCN specialist group aims to put microbes on the conservation agenda, including Red and Green Lists for at-risk species.
by Sean Mowbray
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/01/iucn-launches-group-to-conserve-at-risk-microbes-vital-to-life-on-earth/
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