Scientists say Earth is headed for its sixth mass extinction

[IamInuit]

if you took any moment in time across the whole of history 30% of all species would be endangered

The old saying that statistics only prove that there are more statistics just doesn't cut it in this case. This model is not rocket science and has been predicted for years. We discussed it in university 35 years ago. I'm sure others did when the industrial revolution started. Difference her is, we are "the beginning of the end" that others predicted. That is, we are starting to feel the effects caused by 250 years of geographical rape. Its cause and effect, simple as that. We were bound to be the victims of our own success. No other species comes close or ever has. we are just startig to see the consequences of acting as if no generations will follow.

The oceans on a hole are about 70% fished out. And that's not just the creatures people eat. We are a species that kills sharks for there dorsal fin. Nobody ever thought that the Cod would collapse on our east coast. After all Columbus said you could walk on their backs and circle the continent. It still has not recovered and likely wont because now the environment is no longer there. Its been changed because of their absence.

The coho salmon is next. There has been no fishing here allowed for close to ten years and now even the sustenance camps along the Yukon river have stooped. Alaska has closed shop. Factory fishing will cause their extinction in my lifetime. I believe that the children of today will see the end of fish as a food choice in theirs. One does not even have to bring up pollution really. We will eat them all before chemicals ever cause their demise. Try to imagine a dead ocean. Its inevitable just as it is for those species on land aside from cattle etc but they could go also if we continue to kill the soil.

Are there any lions left on continental Africa? How about the Cheetah? That animal has been so decimated over the last two decades and forced to inbreed that they can no longer catch their prey.
How's that pachyderm population doing? And the black Rhino? At the beginning of the 20th century there was an estimated 1 million roaming the African savannas. In 2001 there were about 2 thousand and one subspecies was extinct.

The Indian tiger will be extinct in my lifetime and most likely sloth bear and leopard. In my own country we have all these sell out Guides and outfitters that take rich tourists from Europe and the states to kill the wildlife usually for trophies. Why? Because they have killed everything in their own country. The grizzly bear being pushed so hard that its been seen feeding on whale carcasses in our far north along side polar bears. Polar bears on the other hand being forced south having been seen in the bottom half of the NWT. That just reminded me of something. About ten years ago someone from the lower 48 paid 100 grand to go on a polar bear hunt. Like shooting a cow in the field. He spotted one, thought it looked odd through his scope but killed it anyway. Turns out it was a "growler" which is half polar bear and half grizzly. The only one known and really a new species brought on by nature trying to adapt and survive. We snuff it out of existence before it can take a baby step.

What we have here is a total disconnect and sadly this report is not surprising to me at all.

[Beanflicker]

As long as it happens after I'm gone I could give a fuck less honestly.

[Gandalf]

As long as it happens after I'm gone I could give a fuck less honestly.

It's one attitude to have. The funny thing all of this is accelerating so quickly now. I was reading one report saying that usable water will be depleted by 2040. When a population doubles every 20 years, sustaining it becomes a nightmare and then resources are just drained. You cannot get much more precious than water in a resource depleted world.

I too thought I could just minimise my impact on the planet and toddle off quietly, but our later years are going to be in tumultuous times.

[Beanflicker]

Scientists say all kinds of shit, I say I'll believe it when I see it.

[Gandalf]

Scientists say all kinds of shit, I say I'll believe it when I see it.

Well, at least make a little preparation just in case.

[Beanflicker]

I have me firearms so if the shit goes down, I can defend meself and loot what I need. You unarmed brits will be up shit creek I reckon lol

[Gandalf]

I have me firearms so if the shit goes down, I can defend meself and loot what I need. You unarmed brits will be up shit creek I reckon lol

Many will suffer and especially in cities, but my plan is to obtain air rifles and move out to the family farm where we can grow our own food quite easily. The best thing to do is get out of the city, have land that can be used to obtain food and to defend ourselves. Most haven't a clue about these things. The lucky ones will have their bunkers and I guess that is why they posture WW3. Such cunts. We would also need to build equipment to trap rainwater and thankfully it does rain out here. However, this is hardly a water wasteland with the monsoons we have.

[erics44]

if you took any moment in time across the whole of history 30% of all species would be endangered

The old saying that statistics only prove that there are more statistics just doesn't cut it in this case. This model is not rocket science and has been predicted for years. We discussed it in university 35 years ago. I'm sure others did when the industrial revolution started. Difference her is, we are "the beginning of the end" that others predicted. That is, we are starting to feel the effects caused by 250 years of geographical rape. Its cause and effect, simple as that. We were bound to be the victims of our own success. No other species comes close or ever has. we are just startig to see the consequences of acting as if no generations will follow.

The oceans on a hole are about 70% fished out. And that's not just the creatures people eat. We are a species that kills sharks for there dorsal fin. Nobody ever thought that the Cod would collapse on our east coast. After all Columbus said you could walk on their backs and circle the continent. It still has not recovered and likely wont because now the environment is no longer there. Its been changed because of their absence.

The coho salmon is next. There has been no fishing here allowed for close to ten years and now even the sustenance camps along the Yukon river have stooped. Alaska has closed shop. Factory fishing will cause their extinction in my lifetime. I believe that the children of today will see the end of fish as a food choice in theirs. One does not even have to bring up pollution really. We will eat them all before chemicals ever cause their demise. Try to imagine a dead ocean. Its inevitable just as it is for those species on land aside from cattle etc but they could go also if we continue to kill the soil.

Are there any lions left on continental Africa? How about the Cheetah? That animal has been so decimated over the last two decades and forced to inbreed that they can no longer catch their prey.
How's that pachyderm population doing? And the black Rhino? At the beginning of the 20th century there was an estimated 1 million roaming the African savannas. In 2001 there were about 2 thousand and one subspecies was extinct.

The Indian tiger will be extinct in my lifetime and most likely sloth bear and leopard. In my own country we have all these sell out Guides and outfitters that take rich tourists from Europe and the states to kill the wildlife usually for trophies. Why? Because they have killed everything in their own country. The grizzly bear being pushed so hard that its been seen feeding on whale carcasses in our far north along side polar bears. Polar bears on the other hand being forced south having been seen in the bottom half of the NWT. That just reminded me of something. About ten years ago someone from the lower 48 paid 100 grand to go on a polar bear hunt. Like shooting a cow in the field. He spotted one, thought it looked odd through his scope but killed it anyway. Turns out it was a "growler" which is half polar bear and half grizzly. The only one known and really a new species brought on by nature trying to adapt and survive. We snuff it out of existence before it can take a baby step.

What we have here is a total disconnect and sadly this report is not surprising to me at all.

good reply, you've obviously researched it a lot


I haven't so really have no foot to stand on


ive never heard of a growler before tho, im gonna google it