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Re: Biodiversity and Humans (was Brashears on Hansen)



Jim <msteitz@xmission.com> writes:

>            ...     By the way, a "species bloom" is called a
>radiation. This has happened several times in the earth's history over
>millions of years, for reasons that are partially understood. If it were
>to happen again ... the earth and humanity would be immeasurably enriched.

D'ya think so Jim?  All nice warm inner glow stuff I'm sure; but from
various discussions one sees on Usenet, I'm left with the impression
that all most of humanity want is a dog and a cat for companionship and
a few other species to eat.

Cheers,  Ian S.

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