The Impact of Species Extinction on Human Survival and Ecosystems

Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discuss the alarming prediction that human activities could cause the extinction of 3,500 animal species in the next decade. They explore why species loss matters to humans, emphasizing its impact on natural cycles and food chains. Callaway highlights that disruptions to ecosystems may affect human food supply, while both reflect on how changing wildlife behavior during COVID showed the resilience and shifts in animal populations.