Most extinctions that have occurred throughout Earth's long history have been a result of natural factors. However, recent evidence suggests that human-made factors may be the cause of many extinctions arising today.
Human-Made Extinction Factors
Human-made factors appear to be causing extinctions in more recent times due to:
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- Scientists have evidence to support the claims that many plants and animals are likely to become extinct in the near future as a result of the negative impact of human activities (clear-cutting, water and air pollution, etc.) on the environment.
- Scientists have evidence to support the claims that human effects on the environment could threaten some biological resources that organisms, including humans NEED for survival.
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- In recent times, humans appear to be contributing to many mass extinctions.