"The 6th Mass Extinction: Are We Living Through It?"

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"The 6th Mass Extinction: Are We Living Through It?"
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Scientists are debating whether the planet is currently experiencing a sixth mass extinction event, with some arguing that it's already underway due to human activities such as habitat destruction, species extermination, and climate change. While some researchers believe that the mass extinction hasn't reached the 75% species loss threshold yet, others warn that the rapid decline in wildlife populations and the loss of biodiversity indicate that we are witnessing the sixth mass extinction in real time. Despite the grim outlook, there is still hope to prevent reaching the mass extinction threshold by taking urgent conservation measures.

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