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The sixth extinction : patterns of life and the future of humankind / Richard Leakey and Roger Lewin

This study explores the history of Earth's five mass extinctions and provides evidence that a sixth event is currently underway due to human activity. It examines the impact of rapid biodiversity loss on the global ecosystem and the future of humanity.

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