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Extinction is a natural process, but the current rate is unprecedented from "summary" of The Sixth Extinction (10th Anniversary Edition) by Elizabeth Kolbert
In the history of our planet, extinction is a natural process that has occurred countless times. Species have come and gone, making way for new forms of life to emerge. This process is part of the Earth's ever-changing ecosystem, where survival of the fittest is a key principle. However, what sets our current era apart is the unprecedented rate at which species are disappearing. The sixth mass extinction event, which we are currently experiencing, is primarily driven by human activities. Our relentless exploitation of natural resources, habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change have pushed countless species to the brink of extinction. Unlike past extinction events, which were often caused by natural disasters or shifts in climate, the current crisis is largely anthropogenic in nature. The rapid loss of biodiversity that we are witnessing is alarming, as...
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