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The Sixth Extinction Has Likely Already Begun

Scientists believe we have entered a sixth mass extinction event, calling for conservation and documentation of species before they are lost forever.

January 25, 2022 - Vice

Environmental Destruction

Land Use Linked to Mass Species Extinction

A new study puts a number of the risk of land use to the planet's biodiversity.

March 9, 2019 - Quartz

Global Warming's Contradictory Role in Decreasing Biodiversity

Despite the seemingly positive news outlined in a new report detailing the role global warming periods play in increasing biodiversity, today's extremely-rapid warming trajectory may cancel out any hope of that.

September 6, 2012 - The Guardian

Urban Development, Climate Change and Chlamydia: The End of Koalas

Officials are estimating that within 30 years, the combined impact of urban development, climate change and a chlamydia outbreak will cause koalas to go extinct.

June 30, 2011 - The Telegraph

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