New Study Forecasts Shrinking Habitats

Greenhouse gas emissions are critical to diminishing the impacts of climate change, according to a new study. Plants, amphibians, and reptiles are among the most at-risk species, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, Central America, and the Amazon. 57% of plants and 34% of animals are projected to lose over half their habitat by the 2080s, the study says. 4% of animals are projected to benefit from these changes to rainfall and temperatures. The group of scientists cautioned that although temperatures are rising globally, it is difficult to forecast so far into the future with so many variables entering the equation. Nonetheless, it is clear that humans have the capability to reduce the efficacy of greenhouse gases.

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Posted by Colin Wescott