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In reply to the discussion: Scottish scientists have discovered a catastrophic loss of life in our oceans [View all]intrepidity
(7,295 posts)12. Glad to see this wording
The scientists warn there are only a few years left before the consequences become catastrophically clear when fish, whales and dolphins become extinct
rather than the usual "there are only a few years left to change course."
This makes clear that there is no recovery, despite pleas in the remaining text to change course--mainly to stop flushing wet wipes and cooking oil.
Sorry, too little, much too late.
"Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish."
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Scottish scientists have discovered a catastrophic loss of life in our oceans [View all]
superpatriotman
Jul 2022
OP
yes we do - and it is too late. We are too narcissistic as a species - and learn nothing from the
NewHendoLib
Jul 2022
#4
The extinctions and loss of biodiversity because of humanity are ultimately more defining
PufPuf23
Jul 2022
#18
Yup, and it bioaccumulates up the food chain. Don't eat fish that eat other fish!
SunSeeker
Jul 2022
#36
I always figured we'd become sterile due to toxins so we could no longer reproduce, then die off.
TeamProg
Jul 2022
#46