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#2 2016-02-26 03:56:19

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Re: Earth entering new extinction phase US study

TL;DR?

Some scientist believe "We are now entering the sixth great mass extinction event."

There have been 5 "mass extinction events", the most famous being the dinosaur incident.

Species are becoming extinct at a higher rate than some scientists think is normal.

Some scientists are blaming human activities: pollution, climate change, etc.

The lemur is most at risk; 94% of lemurs are under threat.

Lemurs will need to develop strategies to combat their impending extinction; such as constructing subterranean micro-climates, or starting fresh by colonising Mars.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), lemurs are editable and often hunted. 

Thus, if you're keen to try a delicious lemur you'd better do it quickly or you'll be too late!

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#3 2016-02-26 04:11:51

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Re: Earth entering new extinction phase US study

The good news!

We no longer need to worry, I'm sure.  Two years ago a report was published in "Science" which stated rates of extinction to be 1,000 times above normal.  However, last year a report was published in the journal "Science Advances" which gave a new figure of 100 times above normal.  This is fantastic news!  The rate of extinction has fallen to a 1/10th of what it was in only one year.  If this trend continues the rate will be just 10 times above normal when the 2016 paper is released.  I think it's the little things that make all the difference, like turning the water off while you're brushing your teeth, and not using polystyrene as a heating fuel.   

References:

Science  30 May 2014:
Vol. 344, Issue 6187, pp.
Quote: "Current rates of extinction are about 1000 times the likely background rate of extinction."

Science Advances  19 Jun 2015:
Vol. 1, no. 5, e1400253
Quote: "...species loss over the last century is up to 100 times higher than the background rate."

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#4 2016-02-26 11:12:18

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Re: Earth entering new extinction phase US study

Like your deal says 2 + 2 = 5 always will be those that want to stir issues or worries, look at the y2k - 2012 etc etc etc - when my time comes i'm just going to thank god for a wonderful life!

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