From an evolutionary point of view, No
Evidence sugests that any species put under pressure will change to suit a new environment. Unless it cannot adapt, in which case we are all doomed.

Perhaps we are part of the natural cycle, like all predators and prey. When sufficient humans are dead, their impact will reduce sufficiently for the planet to recover, thus allowing more humans and the cycle can continue.
( Bartleby A dead man on vacation, Wed 2 Dec 2009, 9:10, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

Well, yes.
Humanity will be extinguished one day. That's nothing to worry about, and a matter of complete indifference. Nevertheless, the welfare of identifiable humans is not a matter of indifference.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Wed 2 Dec 2009, 11:01, Reply)

to you, maybe.
And if it impacts on my own self-interest.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Wed 2 Dec 2009, 13:31, Reply)