Friday, May 16, 2025

'Earth's Worst Mass Extinction Is Actually a Warning' for Flashback Friday on Endangered Species Day

Happy Flashback Friday and Endangered Species Day! Instead of News & Doc Emmy Awards coverage today, I'm taking a paleontologist's perspective on the national day by sharing PBS Terra telling its viewers Earth's Worst Mass Extinction Is Actually a Warning.

There is a surprising natural wonder in the middle of the vast West Texas desert: a prehistoric ocean reef built from the remains of ancient sea life. This fossil-rich landscape tells the story of Earth's most devastating mass extinction—and can help enlighten the climate threats we face today.
I haven't blogged about the Permian mass extinction AKA The Great Dying since 2018. Seven years is long enough for a reminder of what could be the sixth mass extinction with humans as the asteroid.

The video description also included this call to action: "If you’re interested in supporting PBS’ mission, visit https://protectmypublicmedia.org/ to make your voice heard!" Public broadcasting in the United States is also an endangered species.

Follow over the jump for a retrospective of the most popular science and environment posts I shared on Instagram and Bluesky that I haven't recapped yet.


SciShow explains 'Why Planes Drop Millions of Flies on Panama Every Day' and Vox asks 'Is it time to worry about bird flu?' tied for most likes on Instagram during February 2025 and the 2024-2025 blogging year with four each.

'The debate over the Anthropocene, explained' by Vox and SciShow had four likes, most during the month, and two comments, tied for most during June 2024 to be the most active link on Instagram during the month. It also tied for most likes during the blogging year.


PBS NewsHour reports 'Saltwater from rising sea levels threatens future of farming along Chesapeake Bay' from January 17, 2025 and posted that day earned 5 likes and 4 reposts, the most for both January 2025 and the blogging year on Bluesky).

I plan on posting the next installment of my News & Doc Emmy Awards coverage tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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