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Humans will go extinct within 100 years

Just before his death in 2010 at the age of 95, Professor Frank Fenner left a chilling warning for future generations, saying the end is on the horizon for humanity.

Dr Fenner became a prominent figure in the scientific community when his work throughout the 21st century led to the eradication of smallpox – a milestone in modern human history.

After helping to wipe out one thing, he then predicted that another will soon disappear – humans.

The Australian scientist believes climate change and overpopulation will be the main catalysts in humans downfall, and he says it could happen by the end of the current century. Prof Fenner made the prediction before his death

Dr Fenner believes that humanity will suffer the same demise as the small group of inhabitants of Easter Island, who over-farmed on the tiny pacific island until they ran out of trees.

Speaking to antipodean news outlet The Australian shortly before his death, Prof Fenner said: "We're going to become extinct.

"Whatever we do now is too late.” Fenner believes we will suffer the same fate as those on Easter Island

He added: "We'll undergo the same fate as the people on Easter Island.

"Climate change is just at the very beginning. But we're seeing remarkable changes in the weather already. Humanity is nearing its end

“But the world can't. The human species is likely to go the same way as many of the species that we've seen disappear.

"Homo sapiens will become extinct, perhaps within 100 years. A lot of other animals will, too. It's an irreversible situation. I think it's too late.
 
"Mitigation would slow things down a bit, but there are too many people here already."