50% of the Earth's species will disappear by the end of this century, according to Dr. Richard Leakey. He says that people are using almost half the energy available to sustain life on the planet, and the figure is growing as our population grows. This threatens every form of life on Earth, including people. We must do something to stop it before it is too late. We need to stop hunting animals, as this puts a lot of species at risk of extinction. Overfishing and pollution are two other factors that threaten species with extinction. Cutting tropical rainforests, which are home to half of the world's species, in order to build towns and cities or roads, puts species in danger. What does the future hold for the planet? Will the future see other species appearing, or can this be the end of the world?
The looming threat of extinction hovers over Earth's species, with Dr. Richard Leakey projecting that 50% of them may disappear by the end of this century. The primary culprit is our insatiable energy consumption, devouring nearly half of the planet's life-sustaining resources. As the global population burgeons, this voracious appetite intensifies, endangering every form of life, including our own.
Urgent action is imperative to avert catastrophe, demanding a halt to activities such as hunting that push numerous species to the brink of extinction. Overfishing and pollution further exacerbate the peril, imperiling diverse ecosystems. The decimation of tropical rainforests, home to half of the world's species, poses an additional menace. These vital ecosystems are sacrificed for urbanization, roads, and infrastructure.
The pressing question that looms is whether humanity can alter its trajectory in time to rescue the planet from the precipice. Will the future witness the disappearance of more species, or can concerted efforts reverse this perilous course?