Climate change, human activity add nearly 2,000 species to threatened list
- Climate change is exacerbating biodiversity crises and leading to the decline of plants and animals, with thousands of species facing threats of extinction.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature reported that over 44,000 species are currently at risk, with about 6,700 species directly threatened by climate change.
- Despite the overall grim picture, there are some positive developments, such as the reintroduction of the scimitar-horned oryx species in Chad, which has seen an increase in its population.
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Climate change, human activity add nearly 2,000 species to threatened list
Climate change and human activity are threatening global biodiversity more than ever, as nearly 2,000 new species were added to this year's list of animals and fish threatened with extinction, according to a report.
Endangered species list grows by 2,000, and Atlantic salmon are near threatened
Climate change is making it harder for the salmon to find food and easier for alien species to compete, but there are some signs of hope: Their numbers ticked up in Maine this year.
The World Red List of Endangered Species, updated on Monday, highlights the impact of climate warming on the world's biodiversity as well as the impact of efforts to protect them. During the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) revealed a new list that identifies the extent to which plant and animal species are at risk. The Red List currently includes 157190 species, i…
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