One in six species faces extinction from climate change

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“Whales, dolphins and seals show higher risk of extinction than sharks or invertebrates such as corals,” a study foundPHOTO: AFP / Luis Robayo
One out of six species faces extinction as a result of climate change and urgent action must be taken to save large numbers of animals from being wiped out, an analysis said Thursday.
The study, published in the US journal Science, found that a global temperature rise of four degrees Celsius could spell disaster for a huge number of species around the world.
“We urgently need to adopt strategies that limit further climate change if we are to avoid an …Read More

Source:: PM Newspaper