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“For millions of years, on average, one species became extinct every century… We are now heaving more than a thousand different species of animals and plants off the planet every year.” quote by Douglas Adams
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“For millions of years, on average, one species became extinct every century… We are now heaving more than a thousand different species of animals and plants off the planet every year.”

Douglas Adams

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Source Novel: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, 1979

Species extinction is accelerating dramatically due to human activity.

In simple terms: Human activity accelerates species loss.

Key Takeaway

Act to reduce ecological impact.

Themes

environment extinction responsibility

Mood

somber urgent

Type

literary activist

When to use this quote

  • conservation projects
  • policy advocacy
  • education programs

Key Concepts

ecology anthropocene

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can you take locally?
  • How can societies prioritize biodiversity?
A Different Perspective

Change is slow and complex.

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