The extinction of a keystone species could have far-reaching consequences, leading to the extinction of further species and, ultimately, a negative impact on human life.

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Pro: Reduced biodiversity could have a negative impact on the supply of fresh water.

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Pro: The extinction of certain species can threaten food security for millions of people.

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Con: Extinction is a natural process. Humans should not do anything to prevent it from happening, as it is not clear whether extinction would actually harm ecosystem health.

Could the de-extinction of certain species help the environment?

The extinction of a keystone species could have far-reaching consequences, leading to the extinction of further species and, ultimately, a negative impact on human life.

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Cons

Reduced biodiversity could have a negative impact on the supply of fresh water.

The extinction of certain species can threaten food security for millions of people.

Extinction is a natural process. Humans should not do anything to prevent it from happening, as it is not clear whether extinction would actually harm ecosystem health.

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The extinction of a keystone species could have far-reaching consequences, leading to the extinction of further species and, ultimately, a negative impact on human life.

Pro claim 1

Reduced biodiversity could have a negative impact on the supply of fresh water.

Pro claim 2

The extinction of certain species can threaten food security for millions of people.

Con claim 1

Extinction is a natural process. Humans should not do anything to prevent it from happening, as it is not clear whether extinction would actually harm ecosystem health.