Scientists: Man has triggered Earth’s sixth mass extinction

Humans have caused the start of Earth’s sixth mass extinction, according to leading academics.

Scientists: Man has triggered Earth’s sixth mass extinction

In a hard-hitting study, a Stanford University professor says the window of opportunity to reverse the damage caused by humans is rapidly closing and the effects could be felt in three generations.

Their analysis claims human activity has brought near the worst diversity disaster since dinosaurs were swept from the planet 65m years ago.

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