The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

There have been five mass extinctions throughout Earth’s history. Scientists are currently monitoring the sixth one which would be more devastating than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. But instead of an asteroid, humans will be held responsible. In this book, New York Times writer Elizabeth Kolber, compiles research from different disciplines and details how many species are endangered or already extinct due to human actions. By sharing these occurrences, this book shows us that the sixth extinction is happening right before our eyes and will be humanity’s greatest legacy. In doing so, it forces readers to reflect on what it means to be human.