Losing life's variety

摘要

No silly hats or shouted countdowns. But entomologist Scott Miller is hosting a small event to mark the beginning of 2010, which the United Nations has declared the International Year of Biodiversity. Miller's occasion is low-key, on a weekday, before noon even, and there's no bubbly in sight. But there are other reasons for not quite calling this a celebration.rnThis is a poignant year for anyone who cares about the rich diversity of life onrnplanet Earth. 2010 was supposed to be a milestone.