Sixth Extinction?

Question

What is everyone's opinion on the so-called "Sixth Extinction"???

If you haven't heard of it, here is an excellent article to read. Then, get back to me.

http://www.actionbioscience.org/newfrontiers/eldredge2.html

Answer 1

I looked at the sight briefly. It is well written and researched. I don't know that I by into all of his logic validating an extinction based on normal growth. Perhaps I didn't read enough.

The previous extinctions were catastrophic events changing the planet overnight. I believe we are facing a crisis now but it's due to greed and corruption. Industry, technology and population can grow without condemning the planet but only with cooperation and effort.