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Apocalypse Now and Then: The Permian Extinction and Its Relevance for Today - Lecture 5

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Overview

Explore the profound implications of the Permian Extinction event in this 19-minute lecture from the "A Night at the Museum" series at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, NY. Delivered by Cornell University Professor Toby Ault, the talk delves into the extreme extinction event that occurred millions of years ago and draws parallels to our current environmental challenges. Gain insights into the causes and consequences of this ancient catastrophe, and understand its relevance to modern-day climate change and biodiversity loss. Learn how studying past extinction events can inform our approach to current environmental issues and potentially help mitigate future crises.

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5. Apocalypse Now & Then: the Permian Extinction and its Relevance for Today

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Paleontological Research Institution

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