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That sure is deppressing. I suppose I am lucky. The air quality here is not that bad.

Humans are adaptable. I think we will find a way to survive. What worrries me is all the undiscovered species that could die off before we even discover them.

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If the species are unknown to humans, we won't ever know if the exist once they are extinct. Ironic isn't it.

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99% of all species are extinct. Only fittest go on. Just hope we part of that group. Along with ****roaches and rats.

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How nice, we're now associated vermins (roaches and rats). Actually, wonder how Australia will fare? It is a drying continent. Checked http://www.melbournewater.com.au While islands like Tonga sinks.

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Ironic? My point is that these species that have yet to be discovered could yield much understanding of the science and history of our planet.

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Marigold, You're right. Much of these flora and fauna will definitely add to our knowledge base which will enrich humans. Sad to say, much of them are going extinct before they're ever discovered much less investigated. Righto Marigold, I fully agree with you. The choice is in our hands, we have the ability to do good and/or evil. For now we contribute by the 3 "R"s- Reduce Reuse and Recycle.

What I like about this forum is there is a underlying tone to discourage harvesting of wild CPs. Much less to say, over harvesting contributes to extinction in the wild faster than global warming.

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They say effect on Australia is less rain, increase temperature. Also more sever storms (storms are nature way of transfering heat.) I think the remaining rainforests and Alpine regions are under most threat.
Having saying this, I do know Australia has surived 1,000 year drought in last 50, 000 years. Most likely occured between the first and second wave of Aboriginal migiraiting to Australia.
Australia has had a harsh climate for a least 40, 000 years when the megafauna begun die out.

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I agree Bactrus. It's forums like these that will eventually stop enthusiasts from wild collecting.

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Khoas, do you know how quickly scientists think this will happen?

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Khoas, think in the next 20 years we'll see the most significant change see that the North West Passage is now open to shipping. Artic sea ice is almost gone! Hmmm... wonder if there is any cp in the steppes or tundra?