# Mass Extinction on The No Agenda Show Mass Extinction comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to April 2023. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – April 2023 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Paul Ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [Biodiversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiversity.md), [Population Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [World Wildlife Fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-wildlife-fund.md), [1972](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1972.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [California Wildfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-wildfires.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### PBS, Saving Species and Sixth Mass Extinction - **Episode:** [1549: Al Gore Rhythms](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1549-al-gore-rhythms.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-23 - **Time:** 45:40–50:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1549-al-gore-rhythms/chapter/pbs-saving-species-and-sixth-mass-extinction.md PBS launched a series titled "Saving Species," highlighting the work of horticulturalists at the U.S. Botanic Garden to preserve endangered plants. The report claims the Earth is entering its sixth mass extinction event, driven primarily by human activity and invasive species. The "corpse flower" is featured as a rare plant that attracts visitors with its unique stench during its infrequent blooms. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), botanic garden, corpse flower, [biodiversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiversity.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md) ### Paul Ehrlich, Population Bomb Predictions, Political Operative Claims - **Episode:** [1519: Freeze Peach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-12 - **Time:** 3:19–9:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach/chapter/paul-ehrlich-population-bomb-predictions-political-operative-claims.md Archival audio from 1970 and 2020 features biologist Paul Ehrlich discussing human population size as a driver for pandemics and ecological collapse. His 1970 prediction that the world would never reach 7 billion people by the year 2000 is highlighted as a significant failure of his "arithmetic." The analysis characterizes Ehrlich as a political operative rather than a scientist, specifically citing his 1972 "point of no return" as a tactic to influence presidential elections. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), [1972](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1972.md), [famine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/famine.md) ### Paul Ehrlich, 60 Minutes Mass Extinction Claims - **Episode:** [1518: Q-Yoga](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1518-q-yoga.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-05 - **Time:** 3:23–7:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1518-q-yoga/chapter/paul-ehrlich-60-minutes-mass-extinction-claims.md 60 Minutes featured biologist Paul Ehrlich and the World Wildlife Fund to discuss a purported mass extinction crisis and global overpopulation. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb, is criticized for his history of failed predictions dating back to the 1960s, including claims of global cooling and a "race bomb." ProPublica reports suggest climate change will force a new American migration, citing extreme heat in California. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [world wildlife fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-wildlife-fund.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md) ### Mass Extinction, Human Cooperation, and Nancy Pelosi - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 1:26:42–1:30:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/mass-extinction-human-cooperation-and-nancy-pelosi.md Activists warn that the world is in the midst of the "sixth mass extinction," with 200 species disappearing daily. While some advocate for technological solutions, others argue that the most important investment is in human cooperation and overcoming "mommy issues" and racism. In Philadelphia, Sunrise Movement activists criticize Nancy Pelosi for bringing a "water gun" to the climate crisis following devastating California wildfires. Keywords: sixth mass extinction, technological breakthrough, [sunrise movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunrise-movement.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [california wildfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-wildfires.md) ### Greta Thunberg, UN Climate Action Summit Speech - **Episode:** [1176: Soest Piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-29 - **Time:** 5:37–8:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet/chapter/greta-thunberg-un-climate-action-summit-speech.md Greta Thunberg addressed world leaders at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, accusing them of stealing her childhood with empty promises regarding economic growth. She asserted that the science has been clear for 30 years and warned that failure to act constitutes evil. Observers noted her intense facial expressions and emotional delivery during the "How dare you" address. Keywords: [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), climate action summit, [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), [carbon budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-budget.md) ### No Agenda Episode 965, Show Art and Introduction - **Episode:** [965: Yanking Mics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/965-yanking-mics.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-17 - **Time:** 1:03:59–1:05:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/965-yanking-mics/chapter/no-agenda-episode-965-show-art-and-introduction.md The hosts acknowledge Sven Arvidson for creating the artwork for episode 964, titled "Sixth Mass Extinction." They encourage listeners to visit the No Agenda Art Generator to view and upload new submissions. Keywords: sven arvidson, [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), sixth mass extinction, [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md) ### Parasite Extinction and the Sixth Mass Extinction - **Episode:** [964: 6th Mass Extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-14 - **Time:** 1:25:29–1:32:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction/chapter/parasite-extinction-and-the-sixth-mass-extinction.md A study published in Science Advances warns that climate change is driving a mass extinction of parasites, which could destabilize global ecosystems. Researcher Colin Carlson from UC Berkeley explains that the loss of lice, fleas, and worms may lead to unpredictable health outcomes for humans. The hosts mock the "save the parasites" narrative, comparing it to a "Young Sheldon" plotline and questioning the necessity of protecting ticks. Keywords: [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [parasites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parasites.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), colin carlson ### World Wildlife Fund Sixth Mass Extinction Report - **Episode:** [873: Poster Boys of Evil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-30 - **Time:** 2:44:17–2:46:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil/chapter/world-wildlife-fund-sixth-mass-extinction-report.md A study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) claims that two-thirds of the world's wildlife could be extinct by the year 2020. Scientist Martin Taylor stated that the planet is currently undergoing its "sixth mass extinction" due to human impact and climate change. Skeptics questioned the timeline and the catastrophic nature of the report, suggesting it is part of a broader effort to promote global warming alarmism. Keywords: [world wildlife fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-wildlife-fund.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [biodiversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiversity.md), martin taylor ### CNN Two Degrees Digital Studio, Global Warming Catastrophe - **Episode:** [733: Fusion Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-25 - **Time:** 19:53–22:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell/chapter/cnn-two-degrees-digital-studio-global-warming-catastrophe.md CNN's digital studios produced a native advertising feature titled "Two Degrees," which explores the potential catastrophic effects of a 2-degree Celsius rise in global temperature. The hosts claim the project is funded by the EPA to propagate fears of mass extinction and extreme sea-level rise. They note the absence of natural gas discussions in the narrative regarding carbon emissions. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md) ### Sixth Mass Extinction, Paul Ehrlich, Frank Fenner - **Episode:** [732: Psych!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-21 - **Time:** 1:20:42–1:24:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych/chapter/sixth-mass-extinction-paul-ehrlich-frank-fenner.md A new study led by Paul Ehrlich of the Stanford Woods Institute claims the Earth has entered its sixth mass extinction event, which could threaten human existence. The hosts compare this to the predictions of the late Australian scientist Frank Fenner, who claimed humans would be extinct within 100 years. They express skepticism toward these "doomsday" narratives, linking them to long-standing overpopulation theories from the 1970s. Keywords: [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), frank fenner, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [overpopulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/overpopulation.md), [stanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford.md) ### NASA Satellite Failures, Climate Change and Mass Extinction Studies - **Episode:** [284: Study says... Duh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-06 - **Time:** 2:13:25–2:17:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh/chapter/nasa-satellite-failures-climate-change-and-mass-extinction-studies.md Two NASA satellites intended to study climate change have failed to reach orbit after launching from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The hosts find the timing suspicious, suggesting the failures prevent data from being collected that might contradict man-made global warming theories. They also mock a new study in *Nature* claiming a "sixth mass extinction" has already begun. 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