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RE: We are living through the greatest extinction event since non-avian dinosaurs died 65 Million years ago
Yeah, advocacy groups are going to use research that supports their position and not necessarily the most widely accepted findings. But also, in comparing the two studies, it seems like the 100 times figure is specifically for vertibrates. Other species are likely experiencing higher rates of extinction. There is something to be said for digging a little deeper than the headlines.
Like I said, I thought your post was great and it wasn't my intention to argue the point. I just wanted to note that you weren't being alarmist, although the subject matter is alarming. But the research you highlighted was among the most conservative.
I was trying hard not to be an alarmist, and I see why that may have been a misguided approach.
Like I said in another reply here, I plan to write a follow up once there's more peer-reviewed data about the extinction of plants. It's a bit of an unknown at this point but the first indications are they are affected much worse than vertebrates. I'll keep whatever you have said in mind and be much more of a downer next time. :)