‘It was our hope spot’: scientists heartbroken as pristine coral gardens hit by Western Australia’s worst bleaching event
Now, teams of government scientists are reporting widespread coral death, which they say is the worst bleaching to hit the state. There are still areas of live coral, and some bleached coral will recover, but as scientists gather data, the scale of mortality has left many shocked.
Dr Thomas Holmes coordinates the marine science program at the WA government’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. [...] “I’m not afraid to use the word unprecedented,” he says.
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We all are going to be living hell on earth soon
It is already hell for countless living creatures, including humans; some of us are just too privileged to care since its easier to just ignore given the option.
Maybe so, maybe no. It's not predetermined.
It's what we do now that will shape the future. I mean, we the people. We cannot rely on governments or corporations to do the right thing without us forcing them to. By now, we know this.
So, I believe that conversations about solutions are more fruitful than deterministic statements, no matter how highly upvoted these statements are.
Not all. Most of the perpetrators will be dead.
What's the point of this comment? Do you feel better having made it?
PS: Sometimes I'm mystified by humanity. The votes don't lie. People actually enjoy reading empty doomsterism. Maybe some of you are even subscribed here to get your daily fix. Call me crazy but personally I find there's quite enough doom in life as it is and when I come here I'd prefer to read comments that actually add some value and even (gasp!) suggest solutions.
You are crazy.
Op's comment definitely added value while yours reduced.
You're crazy.
I thought of adding this article too, because it looks like there are Some Hopeful News About the Future of the World’s Corals.
:(((((