So if you want to avoid the Sixth Mass Extinction, here are the top 10 things you can do. 1. Spread the word, to your family, friends, co-workers, and social media circle: the extinction crisis is real.
In Australia and New Zealand, summer officially begins on 1 December and ends on the last day of February (29 February on a leap year, 28 February otherwise).
Summer Solstice: The First Day of Summer. Summer solstice is the first day of summer - it's usually between June 20th and June 23rd. In 2016, the summer solstice takes place on June 20th. We know it's summer because the earth's axis tilts toward the sun from June to September - this means warmer weather and longer days.