“Could it wipe out life on Earth?” “Oh, I very much doubt that. Single-celled and oceanic forms will… — Charles Sheffield
“Could it wipe out life on Earth?”
“Oh, I very much doubt that. Single-celled and oceanic forms will presumably survive. But it might make life impossible for humans.”
“Actually, that tends to be my primary concern. Sponges and oysters will have to take care of themselves.”
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