Friday, April 6, 2007

Major species vulnerable to global warming

Risk of major species extinctions from global warming: UN report (AFP)

The drought-ravaged Gayngaru wetlands in Australia's Northern Territory. A key United Nations (UN) report has warned that up to 30 percent of animal and plant species will be vulnerable to extinction if global temperatures rise by 1.5-2.5 C (2.7 F to 4.5 F).(AFP/File/Torsten Blackwood)AFP - Up to 30 percent of animal and plant species will be vulnerable to extinction if global temperatures rise by 1.5-2.5 C (2.7 F to 4.5 F), UN climate experts said in a key report on Friday.


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