The prevalent narrative of species extinction, driven by climate change and human activity, is being questioned by recent research findings.
• Claims of mass extinctions driven by humans, particularly due to climate change, are widespread but not supported by data.
• A recent study analyzed extinction rates over the past 500 years, finding that extinction rates have actually slowed over the last century and are at their lowest in 500 years.
• Contrary to popular belief, extinctions peaked about 100 years ago and have declined since, with no evidence linking climate change to increasing extinction rates in the last 200 years.
• Past extinction patterns are not reliable predictors of current extinction risks, as the main threat now is habitat destruction rather than climate change.
• Research also shows that over 16,000 new species are being discovered each year, outpacing extinction rates, which are estimated at about 10 species annually.
Rather than facing a sixth great mass extinction, evidence suggests that species discoveries are increasing while extinction rates are declining.
https://canadafreepress.com/article/the-latest-mass-extinction-goes-extinct
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