US Edition[Opinion] Call for More Action to Reduce Fire Ant Threat
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Rome is said to have failed to actively combat this invasive species, which, according to the European Commission, is one of the main causes of the loss of biodiversity in Europe.
Call for more action to reduce fire ant threat
THE invasive fire ant crisis continues to threaten Australia’s ecosystems and economy, with environmental advocates urging stronger leadership and targeted action from all levels of government. Invasive Species Council CEO Jack Gough criticised the lack of political commitment to tackling invasive species in the wake of the recent Federal Election result. “Nature lost this election,” Mr Gough said. “Neither side put forward a serious plan to hal…
The European Commission has today decided to send a reasoned opinion to Italy, bringing the infringement procedure to the second step, for the non-compliance with the obligations imposed by the EU regulation on invasive alien species (EU Regulation 11 ...), in particular for not having adequately managed the spread of the fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) in Sicily. The Commission challenges Italy that neither the Commission nor the other Member Sta…
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