The loss of the amphibian from Costa Rica’s cloud forest was one of the first linked to global heating, say scientists
Tag: extinction
The Second Great Dying: The Earth has lost 4/5s of Fresh Water and 7/10s of Wildlife Species’ Populations in 50 Years
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The 2022 Living Planet report is out and it does not bring good news. Since …
…50% of bird species in decline
Half of world’s bird species in decline as destruction of avian life intensifies
State of the World’s Birds report warns human actions and climate crisis putting 49% in decline, with one in eight bird species under threat of extinction
Climate Crisis Pushing Up to 1 in 6 US Tree Species Toward Extinction: Study
“Understanding the current state of trees within the U.S. is imperative to protecting those species, their habitats, and the countless communities they support.”
Source: Climate Crisis Pushing Up to 1 in 6 US Tree Species Toward Extinction: Study
90% of Marine Species Face Extinction Under Emissions Status Quo: Study
While the research predicts “a potentially bleak future for many marine species,” the authors say it “also measures how much our oceans and the life within them stand to benefit from both climate change mitigation and adaptation.”
Source: 90% of Marine Species Face Extinction Under Emissions Status Quo: Study
The Global Ruling Class Is Frog-Marching Us Towards Extinction | Chris Hedges
We were warned for decades about the death march we are on because of global warming. And yet, the global ruling class continues to frog-march us towards extinction.
Source: Opinion | The Global Ruling Class Is Frog-Marching Us Towards Extinction | Chris Hedges
1848+: The End(s) of History 