Now, the loss of nature carries a huge economic cost. If we want to resolve the climate crisis, reduce inequality, maintain the wealth of nations and feed a     1     (grow) global population, we must protect, restore, and sustainably manage nature. It is no longer enough for businesses to be “less bad.”     2     we need is to be good, and we need to make up for the damage or we will put     3     (we) in danger.

Officials are seeking to protect a small environment on Java island     1     is home to an endangered population of gibbons(长臂猿). Also known as the silvery gibbon, the primate(灵长目动物) is only found on Java, Indonesia’s most populous island. The animals help forest areas healthy     2     spreading seeds around the area. But conversation groups say the gibbons’ habitat is     3    (increasing) under threat because of climate change and human activities.The local group SwaraOwa says it     4     (observe) a population of about 400 gibbons living in a 73-kilometer     5    (protect) area in the Petungkriyono Forest in central Java. Researcher Arif Setiawan said as many as 70 groups are often seen in the forest, compared to about 50 in 2012. But he warned that     6     (they) habitat is still under threat. SwaraOwa and the government hold meetings with members of the local community each month in an effort     7    (raise) awareness of the issue.They have also posted signs in the area stating that hunting and logging are not permitted in the forest.In one project, officials work with local village chiefs to produce shade-grown coffee as     8     business. This kind of growing can     9    (do) without harming forest land.SwaraOwa also operates nature tours, including overnight visits, for     10    (visit) coming to the area.

Edgar McGregor, a climate activist, spent hundreds of days straight picking up litter     1     (drop) on the roads in Eaton Canyon, which is part of the Angeles National Forest in southern California.

McGregor was committed to clearing up litter while     2     (post) his progress on Twitter. His Twitter account quickly rose from one     3     (follow) to more than 17,000! McGregor was motivated to start this journey by the news     4     Los Angeles would be hosting the Olympic Games in 2028. He thought the litter-infested (垃圾遍布的) forests would be a “national embarrassment” for the United States. He decided to start with cleaning Eaton Canyon since he lived close to it.

Many people are thankful     5     his work, as this area is now free of waste. Recently, McGregor     6     (public) announced that there was no longer trash to be found in the area. However, his work was not complete. He planned to go back there     7     (maintain) its clean condition.   

When asked about his experience, McGregor said, “    8     it was burning hot or pouring with rain, I would be out there for at least an hour every single day, cleaning up my area.” All of the recyclables he finds     9     (turn) in and the money goes to charity. Up to now, many     10     (organize), such as World Central Kitchen and rural schools in Uganda have received donation from McGregor.