Climate Change Means Extinction
Recently, an article in The Guardian pointed out the long game of climate change: the acceleration of species extinction. At this point, according to the World Wildlife Federation, “at least” 10,000 species go extinct every year.
*Animal Challenges
Treehunger recently called the current period the “sixth mass extinction.” As part of a long list of issues, “Since 2000, 20% of the earth’s vegetated surface has become less productive. In the oceans, a third of fishing areas are being overharvested. Birds that eat crop pests are down by 11%.” Most of the world’s crops are polluted. Species in this ecosystem are part of the list of those disappearing. The message is that human commerce has started to be undermined.
Forests Disappear
The disappearance of vast forests due to human activity also massively reduces the earth’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. Forests also support several industries, including building infrastructure for businesses and residences.
None of the analyses about extinction include the possible end of humanity because that is unlikely to happen for centuries. In the meantime, the environment’s ability to support human activities is shrinking.
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