Global warming has triggered the sixth mass extinction of life on earth and this time human life is being threatened along with that of animals and plants due to man-made causes, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Patali Champika Ranawaka said, addressing the Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday.
Delivering his presentation on global warming, the Minister explained that there had been five major extinctions in the history of life on earth, with the last one dating back to 65 million years.
"Scientists warn that one third of the animals and plants will disappear by 2050 and they predict that this man made global warming will also lead to extinction of the human race if no action is taken to control it," said Minister Ranawaka.
He said that development tops the list on agendas around the world, with constant focus being on how a company or country can double growth speed and achieve advanced development in the area under scrutiny. ...