Is the end of the world really nigh?

The Guardian, The Observer by Alok Jha | Nov. 20, 2011 (Special Report)

Science is moving ever closer to understanding how, and when, humanity may be extinguished

All too real are the human-caused threats born of climate change, excess pollution, depletion of natural resources and the madness of nuclear weapons. We tinker with our genes and atoms at our own peril. Nanotechnology, synthetic biology and genetic modification offer much potential in giving us better food to eat, safer drugs and a cleaner world, but they could also go wrong if misapplied or if we charge on without due care. Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 20, 2011

Interesting. The end statement goes a bit astray in looking for a "great leader" when we all know Superman and krypton are imaginary. If we are looking for the leader, it should be us.

Protecting biodiversity is as important as preventing human extinction. Limit human population, abolish nuclear weapons, and stop burning fossil fuels. In order to have hope of doing that, we need to transfer power to an educated citizenry, rather than the collage of rich, ignorant, and power crazed politicians who obstruct efforts to solve the problems.

“A great leader acts in awareness of the big picture and accepts responsibility for the long-term consequences of the policies he or she pursues. With regard to ... More »

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by roxxainemcleode - Nov. 22, 2011

Here i am thinking i still have another day, Geshh..can't this wait?

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by Warrior Wheatman - Nov. 21, 2011

Article is too focussed on natural (10^6 yr) potentials. Human meddling produces a lot more tipping points for extinction.

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by Harry A Farr - Nov. 20, 2011

Harry posted this story.

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by Randy Morrow - Nov. 23, 2011

On this planet, extinction is the norm – of the 4 billion species ever thought to have evolved, 99% have become extinct. In particular, five times in this past 500 ... More »

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by rabiya ahmed - Nov. 23, 2011

No one knows when the end is going to be the most closest time or calculation if anyone does have would be the Muslims only this is not to promote or favoring them but I have studied and researched the end of time and the most closest and sensible calculation and revelations they have it. So far the calculations of many like Buddhists and so called Malayam's (sorry if misspelled that) have proven to be wrong.

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by Claudia Kanne - Nov. 21, 2011

Amazing

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