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[–] Washedupcynic@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago (8 children)

Over the course of the history of the planet, there have been several extinction events, and then over time, new life evolves from what remains creating new biodiversity. The only difference is that the mass extinction is being caused by an apex predator, (humans,) instead of a meteor, or volcano. The earth will incorporate plastic into the new ecology. It's already happening. We will go extinct by making the planet incompatible with human life; other life will exist and thrive.

[–] Teppichbrand@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Your apathy and mental phlegm makes me furious. We don't "go extinct", billions and billions of sentient beings will suffer greatly for centuries to come because of it. More so with every bit of warming we are adding or preventing. It's far from over, this is barely beginning. So stop this doomer bullshit and take responsibility for your life and your actions.

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