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Donald R. Prothero, "The Story of Earth's Climate in 25 Discoveries: How Scientists Found the Connections Between Climate and Life" (Columbia UP, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Understanding Earth's Extinction Events and Their Impacts

This chapter explores the recurring theme of extinction throughout Earth's history, focusing on major events like the Permian extinction and the concept of the Big Five extinction pulses. It underscores the notion that extinction is a universal process affecting all species, shaping life on our planet.

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