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Elizabeth Kolbert on Hope, Despair, and Everything In Between

Climate One

CHAPTER

Exploring Historical Human Impact on Extinctions and the Current Environmental Crisis

Exploring the selective impact on large animals, like the wombat and rhinoceros, in historical human-induced extinctions, discussing the contrast in extinction rates between past gradual events and the current rapid loss of species. The chapter also delves into the implications of human activities on the environment and wildlife conservation efforts.

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