First, addressing the Misconceptions: I've taken down that offending post, but its removal doesn't diminish the importance of truth, especially when it pertains to causing emotional and psychological harm to others. As my mother taught me, I should always speak out against injustice, particularly concerning human rights and dignity. While my expression may have been... Continue Reading →
The FUTURE OF EARTH – (If these die out, we will too)
The Vital Importance of Earth's Key Species: A BBC Science Focus Review In a world where the delicate balance of ecosystems is constantly under threat, it is crucial to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of some of Earth's most essential species. The BBC Science Focus special edition magazine, 'The FUTURE OF EARTH,' sheds light... Continue Reading →
STRONGLY SUGGEST GIVING THIS A WATCH... In what year will the human population grow too large for the Earth to sustain? The answer is about 1970, according to research by the World Wildlife Fund. In 1970, the planet's 3 and a half billion people were sustainable. But on this New Year's Day, the population is... Continue Reading →
Scientists say planet in midst of sixth mass extinction, Earth’s wildlife running out of places to live
Climate change and habitat degradation will cause extinctions that cascade through communities of animals and plants and drive dramatic biodiversity loss, according to new research published on Friday. The study, in the journal Science Advances, found that chain-reaction extinctions are unavoidable and predicted Earth's ecosystems will see average biodiversity loss of between six and 10... Continue Reading →
Nature at risk of ‘cascading’ species extinction: study
Climate change is one of the main drivers of species loss globally. We know more plants and animals will die as heatwaves, bushfires, droughts and other natural disasters worsen. But to date, science has vastly underestimated the true toll climate change and habitat destruction will have on biodiversity. That’s because it has largely neglected to... Continue Reading →
Children born today will see literally thousands of animals disappear in their lifetime, as global food webs collapse
Now, scientists say, life on Earth could be in trouble again, with some even saying we could be entering a sixth mass extinction. No credible scientist disputes that we are in a crisis regarding the speed at which nature is being destroyed. But could we really be on track to lose most life on Earth?... Continue Reading →
Biodiversity: What is a mass extinction and are we causing one?
Climate change has produced a number of threats to wildlife. Over time, changing rainfall patterns have transformed habitats and forced animals to move. Increasing temperatures are causing mass die-off events during heat waves and making it hard for animals to find food. Drought is recurring in parts of the continent. The increased frequency means there’s... Continue Reading →
Climate change and wildlife: 3 studies that reveal the devastating toll on Africa’s animals
Emma Murphy | US Correspondent Since 1970, populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians plummeted by an average of 69 percent. ITV News US Correspondent Emma Murphy reports Flying over the Amazon you go for hours seeing only pristine forest and, at times, can wonder just how serious its challenges are. And then you... Continue Reading →
The Amazon is ‘close to a point of no return’ – a reality that impacts us all
The FUTURE OF EARTH – (If these die out, we will too)
From BBC | 'The FUTURE OF EARTH', by Science Focus If these die out, we will too BEES Insects have been pollinating flowers for 100 million years. About 70 percent of our agriculture today depends on them, and bee pollination of crops has been valued at $20bn in the US. But fertilizers, pesticides, habitat... Continue Reading →
Scientists say there are ample reasons to suspect global heating could lead to catastrophe The risk of global societal collapse or human extinction has been “dangerously underexplored”, climate scientists have warned in an analysis. They call such a catastrophe the “climate endgame”. Though it had a small chance of occurring, given the uncertainties in... Continue Reading →
Climate endgame: risk of human extinction ‘dangerously underexplored’
Tropical regions show the greatest risk for insect declines The combined influence of climate change and expanding agriculture are causing insect populations to plummet in some parts of the world, according to a new study that determined the abundance of bugs has dropped by half in the hardest-hit places. That’s a big concern for both... Continue Reading →
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