From: Are We Living Through a Sixth Mass Extinction?

How do your daily choices impact biodiversity and the natural world?

Understanding that the extinction crisis is linked to human actions invites us to reflect on how we consume resources, travel, and support conservation. Small choices, when multiplied by millions, can either harm or help Earth's ecosystems.

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Try reducing single-use plastics, supporting local conservation projects, or learning about native species in your area.

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Population losses and range contractions in vertebrates reveal a severe biological annihilation b...

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Amphibians are among the most threatened major groups, with one-third or more of species at risk.

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Current extinction rates are up to 100 times higher than natural background rates.

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Are We Living Through a Sixth Mass Extinction?

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