The Earth is now undergoing the biggest mass extinction since the end of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, writes James Dyke - the result of our collective desire to convert our planet into goods, services and trash. If we go on the biosphere itself will survive, but it will be impoverished. As will we.
… Earth's sixth mass extinction is under way - but are we bothered? … Dyke | 25th July 2015 Comment Natural World Extinction poteroo-cut.jpg The Earth is now undergoing the biggest mass extinction since the end of the dinosaurs 65 …
Humanity is continuing to drive species into extinction at a terrifying rate, writes Robert J. Burrowes - not just nameless beetles and midges, but mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and trees. The biggest causes are habitat destruction, pollution and hunting ... and unless we stop soon, we too will be among the victims of our ecocidal attack on Earth.
… Extinction is forever Robert J. Burrowes | 30th December 2015 Comment Extinction Ecocide Ecology … Humanity is continuing to drive species into extinction at a terrifying rate, writes Robert …
We must rebel against capitalism's destruction of our common future.
… Extinction Rebellion: embracing direct action … | 19th November 2018 Comment Change Makers Extinction Rebellion Direct Action … of our common future. Not heard of Extinction Rebellion before? Then you heard it …
The end of the Triassic era 200 million years ago was marked by a surge in CO2 and anoxic oceans saturated with toxic hydrogen sulfide, writes Jessica H. Whiteside - enough to finish off half of all known organisms. Could humans now be embarking on a similar experiment?
… End-Triassic CO2 surge and mass extinction - an analog for climate change … One of the losers at the end-Triassic extinction: Diandongosuchus fuyuanensis. … over 200m years ago, the end-Triassic mass extinction killed off more than half of the …
The endemic giant tortoises discovered by Charles Darwin on Floreana and Pinta islands in the Galápagos are extinct, write Luciano Beheregaray & Adalgisa 'Gisella' Caccone. But scientists have found that their genes live on in newly discovered hybrids on other islands. A selective breeding programme now aims to recreate the originals, and return them to their native islands.
… back the Floreana and Pinta species from extinction, something inconceivable not long …
Environmental chemistry student Michael Brown evaluates how seriously recent claims that global extinction could occur within our lifetime should be taken....
… Global Extinction Within One Lifetime? Michael Brown … Change Arctic Ice Free Uea Michal Brown Mass Extinction Global Warming Ameg extinction.jpg Will we witness a mass …
What is Extinction Rebellion? And what can you expect over the course of COP26 as the police promise the most highly intensive operation in Britain?
… Extinction Rebellion meets COP26 Ruby Harbour | 2nd November 2021 | Comment Extinction Rebellion COP26 cordon_to_sustainability.jpg What is Extinction Rebellion? And what can you expect …
Environmental chemistry student Michael Brown evaluates how seriously recent claims that global extinction could occur within out lifetime should be taken
… A Student Writes….Global Extinction Within One Lifetime? Michael Brown … Change Arctic Ice Free Uea Michal Brown Mass Extinction Global Warming Ameg artic.jpg … how seriously recent claims that global extinction could occur within out lifetime …
XR protests outside the BBC demand courage and compassion in the face of extinction.
… Extinction rebellion at the BBC Alastair McIntosh | 3rd January 2019 Comment Extinction Rebellion … demand courage and compassion in the face of extinction. A fortnight ago at Winter’s Solstice protests were held by Extinction Rebellion across the UK to protest …
The Javan rhino isn’t the only south east Asian mammal whose future looks bleak, says the WWF’s A. Christy Williams
… Can Asia’s large mammals be saved from extinction? A. Christy Williams | 28th October … World Javan Rhino WWF Conservation Poaching Extinction javan-rhino.jpg The Javan rhino … on a potentially inexorable slide towards the extinction of several large mammals in south …
Most of the world's large herbivores - from elephants to gorillas, tapirs and sloths - are at risk of extinction, a new study shows. With most of these species in poorer countries, rich nations should dedicate substantial resources to their survival. But we must also lead by example - by reintroducing them ourselves.
… gorillas, tapirs and sloths - are at risk of extinction, a new study shows. With most of … we've carried out shows that the large mammal extinctions of the past 2.5m years are … effort required to save them from extinction. Extinction threatens 60% of large …
New research suggests that we are heading for an "ecological Armageddon" that will affect all life on the planet, including humans. COLIN TODHUNTER investigates.
… pesticide poison, corruption and looming mass extinction Colin Todhunter | 24th November 2017 Comment Pesticides Extinction Corruption Tobacco WTO Many … TODHUNTER investigates. An anthropogenic mass extinction is underway that will affect all …
Large areas of forest remain around the world, writes David Edwards, but many of them are - in biological terms - dying on their feet as their species diversity erodes due to fragmentation. To conserve the full richness of our forests, we must keep them entire and unbroken, and rebuild the continuity of forest islands.
… To forestall a mass extinction, fight forest fragmention David … and is the primary driver of the global extinction crisis. I work in Borneo where huge … by up to 75%. This exacerbates the extinction risk of millions of forest species, …
Extinction Rebellion is a new group advocating for direct action to confront climate change. ROGER HALLAM reports
… Extinction Rebellion Diary #1: So it has come … Direct Action peoples_climate_march_2014.jpg Extinction Rebellion is a new group advocating … speak the blunt truth – we are heading for extinction. Finally after decades of emailing, …
Local Extinction Rebellion groups rise up ahead of a wave of actions on Saturday, 15 December.
… Extinction Rebellion beyond London Rupert Read | 10th December 2018 Comment Extinction Rebellion … Local Extinction Rebellion groups rise up ahead of a … wave of actions on Saturday, 15 December. The Extinction Rebellion (XR) has rapidly made a …
The world we inhabit is a miracle of billions of years of evolution as life has unfolded in its full beauty and diversity, writes Grant A. Mincy. But human activities - deforestation, mining, urbanisation, pollution, climate change - are tearing away at the functioning fabric of the living biosphere. A mass extinction is under way, and it must be halted, and reversed. But how?
… fabric of the living biosphere. A mass extinction is under way, and it must be … the most urgent is the rarely discussed mass extinction . We are currently experiencing Earth's sixth great mass extinction crisis - on par with the rate that …
A jury found six Extinction Rebellion activists not guilty after vandalism at the Shell HQ. Read the inside story of the trial.
… Townsend | 6th May 2021 | Comment Activism Extinction Rebellion shell_xr.jpg A jury found six Extinction Rebellion activists not guilty … story of the trial. The acquittal of six Extinction Rebellion activists who freely …
A review of 'Crude Britannia: How Oil Shaped a Nation' by James Marriott and Terry Macalister.
… Towards extinction...or hope Terry Brotherstone | 27th … fuels, human society as we know it faces extinction. And, argues this book, Britain is … participant, former offshore worker and now Extinction Rebellion activist, Neil Rothnie , …
Scientists across the globe are working to resurrect all kinds of extinct animals, from the Siberian permafrost to balmy California. Here you can read an edited extract of The Re-Origin of Species by TORILL KORNFELDT
… Kornfeldt | 24th July 2018 Comment Species Extinction The Re-Origin of Species Scientists …
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has done pioneering conservation work to save North America's endangered Red Wolf, under threat from shooting and inter-breeding with coyotes. But now federal budget cuts are putting all that - and the Red wolf itself - at risk.
… Red wolf extinction fear as US budget cuts bite Joseph … from its natural environment to save it from extinction. The long-term objective to return …
There is widely held belief that there' only one way to protect rhinos, elephants and other endangered species poached for the international wildlife trade, writes Douglas MacMillan: a complete trade ban. But it's a dangerous misconception. By raising prices and engaging criminal networks, bans speed up extinction rather than preventing it.
… and engaging criminal networks, bans speed up extinction rather than preventing it. Adrian … scientific research. Hastening the elephant's extinction A ban wouldn't save the elephant … would do the opposite and probably hasten its extinction in the wild. Although record levels …
Significant work is needed to involve Black and Asian communities in environmental demonstrations, a new study says.
… | Comment Diversity Climate Movement Activism Extinction Rebellion University Of Exeter … in environmental protests, a new report says. Extinction Rebellion decided to change its … were better represented than in previous Extinction Rebellion demonstrations. However, …
In this imaginary letter to the father of modern taxonomy and ecology, Carl Linnaeus, about the current status of life on Earth, Gianluca Serra suggests renaming the human species from the self-satisfied 'wise' to 'obtuse' - if only to spare us from the ridicule we so richly deserve for our collective insanity.
… Comment Society Natural World Conservation Extinction human-primate-tiger-cut.jpg In this … years. We are currently witnessing a wave of extinctions a thousand times higher than the … is currently pretty unanimous. A sixth mass extinction is under way According to a recent …