Recent studies and expert opinions highlight the accelerating risk of mass extinction due to climate change and other human-driven factors. A study published in Science Magazine emphasizes climate change as a significant predictor of extinction risk over macroevolutionary timescales. Experts warn that 70% of plant and animal species could face annihilation within the next 6 to 12 decades, primarily due to the destructive aspects of capitalism, projecting a full mass extinction by 2050-2150. Factors such as invasive species, habitat destruction, and the need for economic and policy reforms, including empowering women and strict regulations, are cited as crucial to addressing the crisis. The scientific community calls for the abolition of perpetual economic growth, fossil fuel use, and the implementation of strict regulations to mitigate the impending biodiversity catastrophe.
“…our work suggests that marine fishes experiencing rapid range shifts could be more vulnerable to climatic change and therefore should be carefully assessed for conservation status.”‼️ https://t.co/bC7sEkG2J1
Silent extinction catastroohe: Reported extinctions are “just the tip of the iceberg. Climate change, invasive species and the bulldozing of forests are driving a silent extinction catastrophe." https://t.co/QcqtIlgME3
'species inhabiting climatic extremes, such as polar or equatorial regions, were particularly susceptible to extinction However, the most important predictor of extinction risk was geographic range size.' Climate is just one factor in extinction calamity.https://t.co/CO7gFvZn7q
Extinction experts say the gravity of the crisis means we must * abolish perpetual economic growth & fossil-fuel use * properly price externalities * strictly regulate markets & property acquisition * rein in corporate lobbying * empower women Capitalism won't allow this.🧵
Scientists won't explain billions are being killed in slow motion. Mass media won't investigate ineluctable processes. Corporate journalists and editors show glimpses of reality, then hide the danger: full mass extinction by 2050-2150 with climate just one of many dire factors.🧵
The scientific community agrees that Earth's creatures are being accelerated towards fully entering rapid mass extinction within 6 to 12 decades by ultra-destructive fundamental aspects of capitalism with 70% of plant and animal species all set to be annihilated. Media? Silent.🧵
How does #ClimateChange affect #Biodiversity? A new study in @ScienceMagazine sheds light on the factors that make some animals more vulnerable to extinction than others by looking at #Fossil records. @UniofOxford https://t.co/qCyAmxc8DF
Climate change is an important predictor of extinction risk on macroevolutionary timescales | Science https://t.co/JullXaW1UV