Advertisement

Almost 50% of Earth’s species ‘now in decline’

Earth appears to be entering its sixth mass extinction period, brought about entirely by humans, as almost 50% of Earth’s species are ‘now in decline’. That’s according to a new study by Queen’s University Belfast. Speaking to Shane with reaction to this study's findings was Eanna Ni Lamhna, Wildlife expert.

Share this article

07.30 23 May 2023


Almost 50% of Earth’s species ‘now in decline’


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.30 23 May 2023


Earth appears to be entering its sixth mass extinction period, brought about entirely by humans, as almost 50% of Earth’s species are ‘now in decline’.

That’s according to a new study by Queen’s University Belfast. Speaking to Shane with reaction to this study's findings was Eanna Ni Lamhna, Wildlife expert.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Eoin Colfer on Artemis Fowl &a...

00:10:01

Eoin Colfer on Artemis Fowl & everything Wexford gave him

Down To Business

00:10:01


Bobby's Business Roundup with...

00:18:07

Bobby's Business Roundup with Alan Corcoran & Cillian Bolger

Down To Business

00:18:07


The best teen TV dramas from o...

00:10:36

The best teen TV dramas from our formative years

The Anton Savage Show

00:10:36


Ask the Expert: Dog Behaviour

00:18:31

Ask the Expert: Dog Behaviour

The Anton Savage Show

00:18:31