“The Sixth Extinction” by Elizabeth Kolbert Excerpt You Wish You Had

In The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert masterfully chronicles the unprecedented global crisis of species extinction, intertwining captivating narratives with scientific rigor to expose the dire consequences of human activity on our planet.

Deforested landscape, serving as a stark reminder of the human activities driving the extinction crisis and the importance of preserving natural habitats.

The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert is a thought-provoking and alarming exploration of the current mass extinction event happening on Earth, caused primarily by human activities.

Through a combination of scientific research, interviews with experts, and vivid storytelling, Kolbert takes the reader on a journey across the globe to witness the devastating effects of human-induced environmental changes.

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

The book begins with a visit to the Panamanian rainforest, where Kolbert introduces the concept of the “Big Five” mass extinctions that have occurred throughout Earth’s history.