(i) a holistic and ecological view – It refers to the view that calls for the preservation of the planet and understanding the importance of earth‟s resources and environment for the future generations.
(ii) Inter alia – among other things
(iii) sustainable development – A balanced development that meets the needs of the present while taking care of the needs of the future generations.
(iv) decimated – to reduce drastically in number
(v) languish – lot of species are neglected or go unnoticed
(vi) catastrophic depletion – a disastrous and harmful reduction in the number of something
(vii) ignominious darkness – disgraced or dishonored as nobody has knowledge about them or is enlightened about them
(viii) transcending concern – a concern that surpasses generation, boundaries. It is not only about the present but also about future; not only about people but also about the planet.
