Arctic Quote by Elizabeth Kolbert
“It is estimated that one-third of all reef-building corals, a third of all fresh-water mollusks, a third of sharks and rays, a quarter of all mammals, a fifth of all reptiles, and a sixth of all birds are headed toward oblivion. The losses are occurring all over: in the South Pacific and in the North Atlantic, in the Arctic and the Sahel, in lakes and on islands, on mountaintops and in valleys,”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Sixth Extinction", 2014
A large proportion of species across many groups are facing extinction, a global biodiversity crisis.
In simple terms: Many species are on the brink of extinction.
Key Takeaway
Act to protect biodiversity.
Themes
environment
extinction
conservation
global crisis
Mood
urgent
somber
Type
scientific
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- conservation projects
Key Concepts
ecosystem collapse
human impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can individuals take?
- How can policy prioritize ecosystems?
A Different Perspective
Economic interests often conflict with conservation.
