Don't let the upcoming "snowstorm of the decade" make you forget that global temperatures are actually rising.
It is estimated that between 20-30% of the world's biodiversity could be lost in the next 100 years. Forget polar bears. Rainforest creatures will have to relocate hundreds of miles. Mountainous animals will have nowhere cooler to go. Think about what this will do genetic diversity, which provides tremendous insight for pharma and biochem research.
The WWF lists a few of the species threatened by climate change.
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| Both orang-utans and tigers are severely threatened by climate change |
The WWF lists a few of the species threatened by climate change.
I think people are waiting to see if we're still going to be here after 2012 and act accordingly afterwards.
ReplyDeleteI know I am.
KG