Models predict climate change will lead to increase in invasive spongy moth outbreaks
Computer models developed by the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory predict that hotter, drier conditions ...
This alien plant is lethal for the environment. Now it’s being turned into a plastic to regrow forests
Invasive plant species cost the global economy billions of dollars. In Kenya, water hyacinth may have finally met its match.
The Panama Canal’s Newest Voyagers: Fishy Intruders From Two Oceans
A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.
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Invasive species pose risk to Great Lakes, annual report says
On the wildlife side, experts say that one issue stands out as a particular area of concern for the near future — invasive ...
How cold does it need to get in Florida before iguanas start falling out of trees?
Many iguanas in South Florida have adapted to going deep into burrows where they stay insulated from the cold. They also tend ...
Nutrient enrichment: Study finds emerging threat to tropical forests
Tropical forests, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," are essential for sustaining life on our planet. They provide clean air, water, and unparalleled biodiversity. While deforestation due ...
Cane toads on the barbie? How eating invasive species might help manage them
New ABC series Eat the Invaders asks should invasive species be on our dinner plate – and what does it taste like?
Fully recovering Australia’s threatened species would cost 25% of GDP. We can’t do it all at once – so let’s start here
This new research estimates the price and benefits of recovering threatened species – and offers cost-effective ways for ...