Is species conservation a worthwhile use of resources?

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Selected thesis

Species conservation is a worthwhile use of resources.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Humans have a moral responsibility to protect species for future generations.

  • Pro claim 2

    Scientific and medical research benefit from the conservation of species.

  • Con claim 1

    Species conservation diverts funding away from more pressing human needs.

  • Con claim 2

    Conservation projects can disrupt local communities' ways of life.