Limiting climate change is just the start of what we need to do to forestall a runaway cascade of species extinctions, write Bill Laurance & Paul Ehrlich. We must also reverse the destruction and fragmentation of key wildlife habitats, constrain our over-consumption of natural resources, stabilise human numbers - and elect leaders determined to prioritise these issues.
… The debate is over: Earth's sixth great extinction has arrived Bill Laurance Paul Ehrlich | 18th November 2016 News Extinction Climate Change Conservation … do to forestall a runaway cascade of species extinctions, write Bill Laurance & Paul …
Human beings are now waging war against life itself as we continue to destroy not just individual lives, local populations and entire species in vast numbers but also the ecological systems that make life on Earth possible. By doing this we are now accelerating the sixth mass extinction event in Earth's history and virtually eliminating any prospect of human survival, writes ROBERT J BURROWES
… Robert J. Burrowes | 1st August 2017 News Extinction Ecology Planetary Boundary Science Survival Conservation extinction.jpg Human beings are now waging war … this we are now accelerating the sixth mass extinction event in Earth's history and …
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 …
Climate change, pollution and human actions are responsible for a staggering 318 animal extinctions to date, new research shows.
… Reporter | 4th October 2019 News Pollution Extinction Animals Wildlife Biodiversity … are responsible for a staggering 318 animal extinctions to date, new research shows. … rising temperatures responsible for 33 animal extinctions, while pollution is responsible …
While the arrival of humans has been proposed as a potential cause of extinction, evidence on this is limited.
… Climate 'cause of woolly rhinoceros extinction' Nina Massey | 14th August 2020 | News Biodiversity Climate Change Extinction Woolly rhinoceros skeleton While … has been proposed as a potential cause of extinction, evidence on this is limited. …
The most unique birds on the planet are also the most threatened by climate breakdown - study.
… 24th November 2022 | News Threatened Species Extinction Climate Breakdown Ecosystems … of traits face the highest risk of extinction, according to a new study. The … of ecosystems. Avert The study analysed the extinction risk and physical attributes such …
Reports that Syria's iconic Northern Bald Ibis colony is endangered by IS's capture of Palmyra are mistaken, writes Gianluca Serra. The species is already extinct as a breeding population for reasons unconnected with IS. The war that is destroying Syria came only as the last straw for a long-dwindling species whose plight the world chose to ignore.
… News Birds Syria Saudi Arabia Middle East Extinction War obi-cliff.jpg Reports that … Bald Ibis ( Geronticus eremita ) into extinction. Sadly they are wrong - because … what has been called the sixth wave of mass extinction on the planet. Species of life …
Paleoclimatology links climate change to mass extinction.
… Jack Wilkin | 21st January 2019 News Permian Extinction Paleoclimatology Volcano Climate … Paleoclimatology links climate change to mass extinction. Forget the K-Pg extinction that led to the demise of the …
Latest 'Red List' for maples or Acers reveals 36 of 158 species are at high risk of extinction in the wild.
… Maple tree species face extinction Emily Beament | 23rd September 2020 | News Extinction Biodiversity Collapse Maple trees … reveals 36 of 158 species are at high risk of extinction in the wild. More than one in five …
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 …
Scientists identify great extinction event that had a major role in helping to reset life on land and in the oceans.
… Discovery of a new mass extinction Brendan Montague | 17th September … Pluvial Episode Geology Deep Time Fossils Extinction Footprint Scientists identify great extinction event that had a major role in …
With fewer than 50 Javan rhino left in the wild immediate action is needed to save the species from extinction according to conservationists
… 'last ditch' attempt to save Javan rhino from extinction Jemima Roberts | 21st October 2010 … News Javan Rhino Save The Rhino Natural World Extinction 11-rhino-by-camera-trap---wwf.jpg … action is needed to save the species from extinction according to conservationists The …
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 …
Scientists have found that accidental capture by fisheries (bycatch), climate change and pollution are among the key drivers of decline.
… Ocean mammals face extinction Brendan Montague | 25th March 2021 | News Ocean Mammals Extinction Biodiversity polar bear.jpg … a crucial crossroads – with some at risk of extinction and others showing signs of …
Another animal’s gone extinct. But this time it’s one of our most beloved creatures – a dolphin. Malcolm Tait reports on a species loss that is more than just another statistic
… 2007 News Yangtze Dolphin Baiji China Species Extinction Conservation Natural World Society … of things, although rarely when talking about extinction. We’ll use it to describe someone’s … just 50 years. Clearly, this was no natural extinction. Like the dodo before it, the baiji …
Conservation projects have pulled several endangered European birds back from the brink of extinction, but habitat loss, industrial farming, over fishing and climate change all represent growing threats that requires broader and deeper change in the EU and beyond.
… One fifth of Europe's birds are in danger of extinction The Ecologist | 3rd June 2015 News Birds Extinction EU Farming Fishing Hunting … European birds back from the brink of extinction, but habitat loss, industrial …
The state of the world’s nature shows human-driven sixth mass extinction is ongoing.
… 2019 News Biodiversity United Nations Ecology Extinction Science & Systems bdday_870.jpg The … world’s nature shows human-driven sixth mass extinction is ongoing. Nature is declining … planet, up to a million are threatened with extinction, many within a timespan of just …
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 …
The world's smallest porpoise is fast heading to extinction, writes Aron White thanks to Mexico's failure to ban the use of gillnets in its range, and China's illegal imports of totoaba fish swim bladders, used in Chinese medicine. Without urgent and effective action the vaquita will soon disappear for good.
… Mammals Oceans Fishing Mexico China USA Extinction … world's smallest porpoise is fast heading to extinction, writes Aron White thanks to … in Mexico, stands today on the very edge of extinction. Almost half those remaining were …
The Southern Resident Orcas of Puget Sound have plenty of problems, writes Kathleen Haase. But as the film 'Fragile Waters' makes clear, there's a common thread: us. Whether it's over-fishing Chinook salmon or polluting the ocean with toxic chemicals, we are driving them to extinction - and if we don't soon mend our ways, it will be too late.
… must stop starving Southern Resident Orcas to extinction Kathleen Haase | 24th November 2015 Reviews Cetaceans Films Extinction Fishing Oceans USA Toxics … with toxic chemicals, we are driving them to extinction - and if we don't soon mend our …
Researchers at the University of St Andrews warn immediate action must be taken if the species is to be saved.
… | 31st July 2019 News Vaquita Porpoise Extinction vaquita6_olson_noaa.jpg Researchers … world's most endangered animals could face extinction within a year if illegal fishing … ban continues to drive the vaquita towards extinction. Immediate management action is …
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 …