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Should humans be concerned with the extinction rate? Yes, we should think about how our actions affect every living organism within our ecosystem, as we all share and is dependent on its resources. Over population, over-consumption, and consumerism are some of the reasons that our environment is in its current condition. As the earth’s population increases, the use of natural resources increases. More and more the impact of humans on the environment is becoming a greater issue for our society. As humans we are dependent upon the environment for its raw materials we use for food and shelter. “The demands of industrialization require that we use our natural resources in order to run our technology. However, the demands of future generations mean that we must use these resources wisely and in a sustainable manner so that society does not stop because of our lack of concern” (Weinclaw, 2009). It would be in the best interest of our future generations that we strive to preserve samples of biomes by limiting our footprint on those that we can.
References:
Turk, J., & Bensel, T. (2014). Contemporary environmental issues (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
Wienclaw, R. A. (2009). Environmental Issues and Society. Research Starters Sociology (Online Edition).
Hens, L., & Stoyanov, S. (2014). EDUCATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. Journal Of Chemical Technology & Metallurgy, 49(2), 194-208.

References: Turk, J., & Bensel, T. (2014). Contemporary environmental issues (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Wienclaw, R. A. (2009). Environmental Issues and Society. Research Starters Sociology (Online Edition). Hens, L., & Stoyanov, S. (2014). EDUCATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. Journal Of Chemical Technology & Metallurgy, 49(2), 194-208.