We are living in the age of extinction.
Earth's sixth mass extinction event is well under way.
Humanity’s impact on the Earth is now so profound that a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – has been proposed. This is a geological epoch dating from the commencement of significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems, including, but not limited to, anthropogenic climate change.
Earth’s wildlife populations have plunged by an average of 69% in just under 50 years, according to a leading scientific assessment, as humans continue to clear forests, consume beyond the limits of the planet and pollute on an industrial scale.
From the open ocean to tropical rainforests, the abundance of birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles is in freefall, declining on average by more than two thirds between 1970 and 2018, according to the biennial Living Planet Report published by the World Wildlife Fund and the Zoological Society of London. When the last report was published 2 years ago, the figure stood at 68% whilst 4 years ago, it stood at 60%.
This is utterly appalling in terms of the huge loss in biodiversity but it also puts the very survival of humanity at risk due to the close inter-connectedness of global systems.
The Guardian - Animal populations experience average decline of almost 70% since 1970
#BREAKING! Species population numbers have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970. 🚨
— WWF (@WWF) October 12, 2022
Nature is sending us an SOS: our life-line is in danger.💔
We need to turn things around – now. RT if you're with us #ForALivingPlanet! #LivingPlanet #LPR2022 pic.twitter.com/LovbPvSwC5
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