Problems that threaten species like the destruction of habitats and natural resources often contribute to poverty.

The Sabah State Cabinet has shown tremendous foresight in making this decision. If done right -- and we still have a long way to go -- these forests will always be a home for some of the most critically endangered animals in the world while still contributing in a very significant way to the Malaysian economy.

This study shows that just passing the buck to the states isn't likely to solve the endangered species problem. Restoring endangered species is difficult no matter who's doing it. There are no quick fixes, and weakening the Endangered Species Act certainly isn't one of them.

Now?s the time to recognize the strong connections between sustainable economic development, a healthy environment, and successful species conservation. WWF?s new report provides clear evidence that when endangered species benefit, people also benefit.

Poverty is a weapon of mass destruction,

a pretense of weapons of mass destruction -- let's face it, poverty is a weapon of mass destruction.