Global Warming Increases Species Extinctions Worldwide

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AUSTIN, Texas—Global warming has already caused extinctions in the most sensitive habitats and will continue to cause more species to go extinct over the next 50 to 100 years, confirms the most comprehensive study since 2003 on the effects of climate change on wild species worldwide by a University of Texas at Austin biologist.

Dr. Camille Parmesan’s synthesis also shows that species are not evolving fast enough to prevent extinction.

“This is absolutely the most comprehensive synthesis of the impact of climate change on species to date,” said Parmesan, associate professor of integrative biology. “Earlier synthesis were hampered from drawing broad conclusions by the relative lack of studies. Because there are now so many papers on this subject, we can start pulling together some patterns that we weren’t able to before.”

Parmesan reviewed more than 800 scientific studies on the effects of human-induced climate change on thousands of species.

“We are seeing stronger responses in species in areas with very cold-adapted species that have had strong warming trends, like Antarctica and the Artic,” said Parmesan. “That’s something we expected a few years ago but didn’t quite have the data to compare regions.”

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http://www.utexas.edu/opa/news/2006/11/biology14.html

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1. Our planet is dying...

[BeHereNow]

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http://www.taironatrust.org

The Kogi Indians tried to warn us years ago.
"Up to now we have ignored the Younger Brother. We have not deigned even to give him a slap. But now we can no longer look after the world alone. The Younger Brother is doing too much damage. He must see, and understand, and assume responsibility. Now we will have to work together. Otherwise, the world will die."
- Kogi Mama

BHN

[Gato Moteado]

2. too bad global warming can't make repukes extinct

now, that would be karma...watching james inhofe melt like a vampire as the unfiltered rays of the sun touched him.

[YankeyMCC]

4. Kick

Tell your representatives that you expect to see addressing the climate crisis made a priority.

And perhaps more importantly...spread the word among your community, family friends, take whatever actions you can to reduce your own impact.

Buy local produce (heck grow your own garden if you have the ability, time and ambition :) )
Buy organic (especially if you must buy something from beyond your locality)
Buy diversified food - heirloom fruits and vegetables, non-factory raised meat and poultry
Walk and Bike more
Use public transportation
Make fuel efficiency a priority in your next auto purchase (if you must own a car)
Buy energy efficient appliances
Use the sun and wind to dry your cloths
Install insulation in your home and efficient windows
Conserve your energy use

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