After a series of nightmarish attacks by, of all things, common dust mites, scientists begin to see horrifying ecological changes rapidly occur throughout the world. Species begin dying off at unprecedented speed. The algae in the oceans disappear.
Food chains begin to collapse.
Outbreaks of famine, disease and war begin to break out, first in third world nations, then spreading to engulf every corner of the world. It's happened many times throughout the planet's four billion year lifespan, once 65 million years ago when the dinosaurs roamed the planet. Go read the book. Massett and Zinman will get a figure in the high six figures against seven to adapt Dust , as well as write the script for the Jet Li project First King . Copyrights and trademarks for the film and related entertainment properties mentioned herein are held by their respective owners and are used with permission or solely for the promotional purposes of said properties.