"New Study Revolutionizes Late Devonian Era Mass Extinction Understanding"
A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment suggests that both large-scale volcanic eruptions and the expansion of land plants played a role in the mass extinction event that occurred during the Late Devonian era. The study, led by researchers at IUPUI, integrates two competing theories and emphasizes the environmental tipping points that the planet faces today. The findings highlight the negative impact of new biological strategies on land on life in the ocean and serve as a reminder of the potential catastrophic outcomes of human-driven global and climatic changes.