The hottest Extinction Substack posts right now

Consumerism, deforestation, and overfishing are major factors leading fishes like Java Stingaree and other animals to the brink of extinction.
Global consumption patterns show a significant rise in freshwater usage fueled by increasing population and per capita spending over the years.
To address climate change and prevent the extinction of species like the vaquitas porpoise, sustainable consumption, responsible fishing, and forest regeneration are vital.

William T. Hornaday highlighted the tragic extinction of American Bison and its causes in his report.
The extinction of bison was driven by factors like man's greed, lack of protective measures, and advanced firearms.
Hornaday's efforts led to his influential role in wildlife preservation and saving species from extinction.

Pigeon-shooting contests were popular in the 1800s but were shut down by animal rights activists, leading to the extinction of passenger pigeons.
Trap shooting competitions used live pigeons as targets, with shooters aiming to hit them as they were released from traps, sparking tournaments that consumed thousands of birds.
Controversy arose over the cruelty and wastefulness of live pigeon shooting, leading to the development and adoption of clay pigeons as a more humane and popular alternative.

Consciousness, not matter, is the underlying reality according to monistic idealism, suggesting a shift in perspective on the world.
Jean Gebser's concept of the 'integral-aperspectival' consciousness structure introduces the idea of a new way of thinking beyond the current mental-rational dominant mindset.
As humanity faces potential civilizational and biological collapse, exploring and anchoring new paradigm shifts, such as monistic idealism, could be crucial for transformation.

Wildlife collapses can be irreversible if ecosystem losses are not reversed.
Continued loss of insects disrupts food chains and impacts bird species.
Ecosystem collapse poses a threat to global GDP and human existence, urging action against global warming.

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The author reflects on the interconnectedness of all life and the need to focus on what truly matters, beyond material possessions and capitalist nightmares.
The author discusses the impact of personal actions on the environment, highlighting the importance of making conscious decisions to reduce one's carbon footprint.
The author advocates for a shift in societal norms and governmental regulations to address climate change, emphasizing the urgency of collective action and sacrifices to prevent further environmental degradation.