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September 7, 1936 – The Anthropocene does for the Thylacine…

On this day, September 7, 1936, the last surviving member of the thylacine species, Benjamin, dies alone in its cage at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania. We are living through the sixth great extinction....

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May 27, 1973 – World Council of Churches wrings its hands

Fifty years ago, on this day, May 27, 1973, some people met for a hand-wringer of a conference. It turns out all we have is a prayer… 27 May- June 1 1973 World Council of Churches conference at Pont a...

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