We're on the verge of the 6th extinction. Species are going extinct at a rate that's roughly 100 times higher than normal. http://cnn.it/2h8vyRw | CNN

Our planet now faces a global extinction crisis never witnessed by humankind. Scientists predict that more than 1 million species are on track for extinction in the coming decades. Each time a species goes extinct, the world around us unravels a bit. The consequences are profound, not just in those places and for those species but for all of us. These are tangible consequential losses, such as crop pollination and water purification, but also spiritual and cultural ones. Getting up to speed on t