Report: Many Species Scramble to Adjust to Warming

[wildflower]

Monday, November 08, 2004 10:21 a.m. ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North American wildlife species ranging from butterflies to red fox are scrambling to adapt to Earth's rising temperatures and may not survive, according to a study released on Monday.

Heat-trapping greenhouse gases emitted by vehicles, factories and other human activities have boosted Earth's temperatures by 1 degree F over the past century, the Pew Center on Global Climate Change said in a report.

To adapt, North American species like the Edith's Checkerspot butterfly, red fox and Mexican jay are moving to colder northern climates that suit their habits, the Pew Center said, citing 40 separate scientific studies.

With global temperatures expected to rise another 2.5 degrees to 10.4 degrees F by 2100, "future global warming is likely to exceed the ability of many species to migrate or adjust," the Pew Center said.

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"These responses may alter competition and predator-prey relationships and have other unforeseen consequences," it said.

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[slor]

1. At least our values...

have stopped Gays from marrying, which in turn, would have caused hundreds of millions of heterosexual married couples to inexplicably divorce.

[wildflower]

2. or marry cats... n/t

[corker]

3. this sickens me..

[wildflower]

5. me too...it makes me so sad.

I wish they could realize what they're doing.

-wildflower

[hatrack]

4. Some can scramble. Bit tougher for plants & trees & such . . .

Good luck to the remainder of the biosphere. You're going to need it.

[DireStrike]

6. Why does 1 degree matter so much?

Even so, I'm amazed that it's only risen 1 degree so far.

[Gregorian]

7. Who's going to stop driving first?

It's about population and petroleum. The combination is deadly. Humans will be scrambling, next. And think of the guilt that we bear for those who will live after our great party of breeding and driving...

[blindpig]

8. NONISSUE! the pollsters said so.

The only question I have is: Are the elite of our society this stupid and if not what is their big and evil plan?

[krkaufman]

9. Love that headline...

"Many Species Scramble to Adjust to Warming"

Yes, except humans.