The Sixth Extinction (book by Elizabeth Kolbert)

*The Sixth Extinction* by Elizabeth Kolbert explores the ongoing mass extinction event driven primarily by human activities, such as pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change. The book details how species worldwide are disappearing at an alarming rate, comparable to past natural mass extinctions but accelerated by modern development. Kolbert combines scientific research with vivid storytelling, illustrating the profound impact humans have on Earth's biodiversity. The book raises awareness of this crisis, emphasizing that we're witnessing a significant, unprecedented loss of life, which could have severe consequences for the planet’s ecological stability and future.