Earth's sixth mass extinction event under way, scientists warn [Guardian]
A biological annihilation of wildlife in recent decades means a sixth mass extinction in Earths history is under way and is more severe than previously feared, according to research.
Scientists analysed both common and rare species and found billions of regional or local populations have been lost. They blame human overpopulation and overconsumption for the crisis and warn that it threatens the survival of human civilisation, with just a short window of time in which to act.
The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, eschews the normally sober tone of scientific papers and calls the massive loss of wildlife a biological annihilation that represents a frightening assault on the foundations of human civilisation.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jul/10/earths-sixth-mass-extinction-event-already-underway-scientists-warn
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(22,665 posts)And yet one species continues to expand its population in the face of this present danger, man.
Scientists realize what is happening all around us.
4 Climate Scientists & Their Fears for the Future (July 2017) (from ABC News Australia)
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