Commentary from my viewport on the world.

Friday, October 21, 2005

Amphibian decline

Apparently the sensitivity of amphibian populations to the environment makes them great barometers for measuring ecological decline. It looks like apparently one third of amphibian species are facing extinction as a result of loss of habitat, pollution, yet another demonstration of mankind's destructive powers. The BBC have an article about a scientific meeting in Washington DC to address the situation.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4244554.stm

Let's be honest. Do you really think we'll be able to make a difference?