Rush out in the rain to be soaked with the sky.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the alarming decline of various species across different ecosystems due to environmental threats.
Elizabeth Kolbert's quote serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing biodiversity crisis affecting countless species around the globe. By illustrating the specific percentages of various groups headed toward extinction, she emphasizes the urgency of addressing environmental degradation and conservation efforts to preserve our planet's wildlife and ecosystems.
Themes
BiodiversityExtinctionConservationEnvironmentEcosystems
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of environmental conservation.
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