Richard Leakey described
The Sixth Mass Extinction in 1995.
FYI - my threads on Mutation and Evolution address the processes and mechanics. Basically, it all starts with electromagnetic pulses catalyzing change
at the atomic level, which initiates changes in biomacromolecules. These altered biomacromolecules go on to affect living organisms as well as
non-living systems - and their numbers are increasing exponentially.
I'd say this report strongly suggests the exponential growth is peaking. We're already in BIG trouble.
The explanations here not simplified yet - but any help is appreciated:
Mutation and Human Evolution
Mutation, Disease and Human Evolution: What Are the Options?
...Not to hijack your thread loam... GREAT work.