The group shows strong consensus on the dire consequences of tropical deforestation, citing predictions of mass extinction within centuries, with posts highlighting statistics like tropical forests supporting over two-thirds of global biodiversity and emphasizing threats like habitat loss and economic growth. The tone is urgent and scientific, reflecting high engagement and concern about ecological impacts.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions strongly agree with the severity of the impact of tropical deforestation on biodiversity and extinction risks, emphasizing the urgency of conservation.
InterestHigh interest
The posts show high interest, with many referencing scientific predictions, ecological impacts, and linking deforestation to potential mass extinction events.
EngagementHigh engagement
The discussions demonstrate deep engagement, with participants referencing data, making predictions, and connecting deforestation to broader ecological and economic issues.
ImpactHigh impact
Participants acknowledge the significant impact of tropical forest loss, citing its role in supporting two-thirds of the Earth's biodiversity and warning of potential global mass extinctions.
Abstract in brief
The text discusses how cutting down forests in tropical regions is leading to a significant decline in global biodiversity, threatening many plant and animal species.
It highlights the impact of deforestation on ecosystems, showing that habitat destruction directly causes species extinction and reduces ecological health.
The article also emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts and sustainable practices to curb tropical deforestation and protect biodiversity worldwide.
16. Risk: mass extinction by 2200
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate a mass extinction event over the next couple of centuries'https://t.co/8UbqLjKznb
8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate.. mass extinction.. over the next couple of centuries' (2017)https://t.co/8UbqLjKznb
Jan 22, 2023 · 54 likes · 11 shares · 124,630 followersView post →
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Ben See
@ClimateBen · X
1. 'In terms of extinction rate, if we assume tropical primary forest loss to proceed linearly at the current rate.. it will take just 225 y [from year 2000..] for all primary forests to be altered or lost.'https://t.co/8UbqLjL7cJ
4. Economic growth is extinction:
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate a mass extinction event over the next couple of centuries'https://t.co/8UbqLjKznb
4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate a mass extinction event over the next couple of centuries' *
* <20 decades
From 2017 https://t.co/8UbqLjL7cJ
Jun 21, 2025 · 9 likes · 7 shares · 124,630 followersView post →
This video explores Earth's total biomass of around 550 gigatons of carbon, predominantly from plants. It highlights marine life, bacteria, and archaea contributions, and emphasizes humanity's substantial impact on…
This is my final project for Geography 1110. It discusses how cutting down forests in tropical regions leads to significant declines in biodiversity, threatens species, and impacts ecosystems. The importance of…
@Ales_Kralj14 5, 7, and 9 degrees have all been suggested,..
https://t.co/tLDh67bGyZ
but pesticides, plastics, industrial fishing, deforestation etc,etc, etc can lead to a mass extinction within decades (by 2225) at lower temperature rises.
https://t.co/8UbqLjKznb
Jul 21, 2025 · 1 like · 124,630 followersView post →
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Alexisn't.
@SotoAlexisEd · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat…
Jun 24, 2025 · 7 shares · 7,204 followersView post →
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Only Dust
@stupid_like_all · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat…
Jun 22, 2025 · 7 shares · 282 followersView post →
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Holger Danske - @HDV1.bsky.social
@Holger_Danske_V · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat…
Jun 21, 2025 · 7 shares · 637 followersView post →
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G.G.Gordon
@GGG_says · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat…
Jun 21, 2025 · 7 shares · 6,323 followersView post →
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Julie Stahlbaum
@JulieStahlbaum · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat…
Jun 21, 2025 · 7 shares · 1,161 followersView post →
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uta_gunther
@Uta_gunter · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat…
Jun 21, 2025 · 7 shares · 3,556 followersView post →
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Alexisn't.
@SotoAlexisEd · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat…
Jun 21, 2025 · 7 shares · 7,204 followersView post →
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Ben See
@ClimateBen · X
4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate a mass extinction event over the next couple of centuries' *
* <20 decades
From 2017 https://t.co/8UbqLjL7cJ
Jun 21, 2025 · 9 likes · 7 shares · 124,630 followersView post →
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Holger Danske - @HDV1.bsky.social
@Holger_Danske_V · X
RT @ClimateBen: 1. 'In terms of extinction rate, if we assume tropical primary forest loss to proceed linearly at the current rate.. it wil…
1. 'In terms of extinction rate, if we assume tropical primary forest loss to proceed linearly at the current rate.. it will take just 225 y [from year 2000..] for all primary forests to be altered or lost.'https://t.co/8UbqLjL7cJ
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change and habit…
Aug 25, 2024 · 52 shares · 110 followersView post →
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In Salutem
@ISalutem · X
Dengan mengekstrapolasi sampel kumpulan spesies lokal, Alroy memperkirakan hilangnya keanekaragaman hayati global setara dengan peristiwa kepunahan massal jika deforestasi tropis terus berlanjut.
https://t.co/8x1K5Nm601
4. Economic growth is extinction:
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate a mass extinction event over the next couple of centuries'https://t.co/8UbqLjKznb
RT @ClimateBen: 8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors suc…
Jan 25, 2023 · 11 shares · 521 followersView post →
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felipegarcia
@minikuki98 · X
RT @ClimateBen: 8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors suc…
Jan 23, 2023 · 11 shares · 141 followersView post →
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@COP27Pacific
@cop27pacific · X
RT @ClimateBen: 8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors suc…
Jan 23, 2023 · 11 shares · 616 followersView post →
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☭Bolshevik Nidhogg☭
@ComradeNidhogg · X
RT @ClimateBen: 8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors suc…
Jan 22, 2023 · 11 shares · 353 followersView post →
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Sue Huybensz (she/her)
@fairviewsue · X
RT @ClimateBen: 8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors suc…
Jan 22, 2023 · 11 shares · 2,010 followersView post →
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Sajada
@Sajada73 · X
RT @ClimateBen: 8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors suc…
Jan 22, 2023 · 11 shares · 43 followersView post →
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Meryna
@Meryna40955825 · X
RT @ClimateBen: 8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors suc…
Jan 22, 2023 · 11 shares · 490 followersView post →
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Ben See
@ClimateBen · X
8. Economic growth, extinction
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate.. mass extinction.. over the next couple of centuries' (2017)https://t.co/8UbqLjKznb
Jan 22, 2023 · 54 likes · 11 shares · 124,630 followersView post →
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bprophetable
@bprophetable · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change and habit…
Jan 15, 2023 · 52 shares · 5,262 followersView post →
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Cassi
@CassandraPleida · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change and habit…
Dec 11, 2022 · 52 shares · 3,283 followersView post →
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@FrozenKyprea · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change and habit…
16. Risk: mass extinction by 2200
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change & habitat loss in other ecosystems, will precipitate a mass extinction event over the next couple of centuries'https://t.co/8UbqLjKznb
RT @ClimateBen: 5. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change and habit…
Jun 19, 2022 · 48 shares · 494 followersView post →
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Phyllis Mervine
@PhyllisMervine · X
RT @ClimateBen: 4. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change and habit…
Jun 19, 2022 · 52 shares · 1,498 followersView post →
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Arthur's Last Stand
@e_winzar · X
RT @ClimateBen: 5. cont'd
'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change a…
Jun 19, 2022 · 237 shares · 6,080 followersView post →
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Manya G. #RestoreNature
@Manya_G · X
RT @ClimateBen: 5. 'tropical forest loss/degradation alone, even without considering other human stressors such as climate change and habit…
Jun 18, 2022 · 48 shares · 489 followersView post →
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Malcolm Thomson - #Biol4095 2022
@Malcolm11647608 · X
Tropical forests support at least two-thirds of the biodiversity on Earth despite constituting les than 10% of the surface. Degradation of tropical forests alone may result in a mass extinction event over the next few centuries. #Biol4095
https://t.co/Ffzq22FLC4
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