#human-impact

We are the first species to fully understand what is happening.

From The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert

What would happen to the Earth if humans disappeared?

From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman

Plastic would persist, a testament to our existence.

From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman

We are in the midst of the sixth extinction, and it is largely our fault.

From The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert

The planet is undergoing a mass extinction, and humans are a major cause.

From The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert

Human beings are not just a part of the ecosystem; they are changing it in ways that will have long-term consequences.

From The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert

Humans have altered the planet in ways unprecedented.

From The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert

Behind every product, there are people whose lives are affected by our purchasing habits.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr