Anthropocene extinction

The Anthropocene extinction refers to the significant loss of Earth's biodiversity caused primarily by human activities since the start of the modern geological era, known as the Anthropocene. Activities such as deforestation, pollution, overhunting, and climate change have led to rapid declines and extinctions of many plant and animal species. This mass extinction poses serious risks to ecosystem stability, human well-being, and the planet’s health. It is considered unprecedented in scale and speed compared to natural extinctions in Earth’s history, underscoring the urgent need to adopt sustainable practices.