The consequences of our actions are becoming apparent from "summary" of The End of Nature by Bill McKibben
As we move deeper into the modern era, the effects of humanity's actions on the environment are becoming increasingly clear. The choices we made in the past, often without much thought to their long-term consequences, are now coming back to haunt us. The signs of our impact are all around us, from rising global temperatures to more frequent and severe natural disasters. The idea that our actions have consequences is not new, but it is only in recent years that we have truly begun to grasp the full extent of the damage we have done. We have altered the very fabric of the natural world, disrupting delicate ecosystems and pushing countless species to the brink of extinction. Our addiction to fossil fuels has led to a dangerous buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, fueling climate change and threatening the stability of our planet. The consequences of our actions are not limited to the environment. They also have profound social and economic implicati...
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