Climate warming may have unexpected impact on invasive species, study finds
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 15:31
in Earth & Climate
Rising temperatures may be seen as universally beneficial for non-native species expanding northward, but a study suggests a warmer world may help some invaders but hurt others depending on how they and native enemies and competitors respond. Climate change and invasive species rank among the largest predicted threats to global ecosystems over the next century, authors say.