We Are the Asteroid: Lessons from The Sixth Extinction: An unnatural History

“The history of life is punctuated by catastrophes.” But this time, we are the catastrophe.

Did you know we might be living through the sixth mass extinction event in Earth's history? And this time, it's not an asteroid or super volcano to blame. It's us, the intelligent homo sapiens.

Elizabeth Kolbert's groundbreaking book, "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History," lays bare a chilling truth: human activities are now the primary drivers of unprecedented biodiversity loss. The book is a mirror, which shows our species accelerating the largest mass extinction since the dinosaurs vanished 66 million years ago.

5 Alarming Takeaways from the book:

1)    We Are Living Through the Sixth Extinction—Right Now Amphibians, corals, birds, mammals—species are vanishing at 100 to 1,000 times the natural rate. From rhinos to frogs, even common animals are vanishing at the rate of knots.  The Amazon could become a savanna in decades. 

2)    Humans Have Become a Geological Force From GHG emissions to habitat destruction, from excessive use of earth’s resources to pollution, human activity is reshaping Earth’s ecosystems faster than nature can adapt.

3)    Globalization Spreads More Than Ideas Ships, planes, and global trade are moving invasive species, diseases, and pathogens across continents, often with deadly consequences for local biodiversity.

4)    Climate Change Is a Threat Multiplier Ocean acidification, rising temperatures, and habitat collapse are accelerating species loss in ways we’re only beginning to understand.

5)    It’s Not Just About Saving Species—It’s About Saving ourselves and the Next Generation: The web of life is delicate. When we break too many links, we risk our own future.

The Big Question:

Are we willing to change course, or will we be the species that knew better but did nothing?

How do you think humanity can act now to reverse this crisis? What role can policymakers, corporations, and individuals play?

Re-think, Act, Spread the word. At least, Talk about it. Please know, your SILENCE= EXTINCTION.  

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