Gerta Keller

Gerta Keller, a Princeton geoscientist and paleontologist, revolutionized our understanding of dinosaur extinction with her groundbreaking research. She reveals that Deccan volcanism, not an asteroid, caused the catastrophe that wiped out the dinosaurs, sparking a fierce debate known as the 'Dinosaur Wars.' Keller shares her personal journey from poverty in Switzerland to becoming a leading scientist, and emphasizes the parallels between past extinctions and today's climate crisis. Her insights provide a compelling warning against the looming threat of a sixth extinction.