In a New York Times story, Audubon’s president says, “Common sense will tell you that with these kinds of findings, it’s hard to believe we won’t lose some species to extinction.”
To read the report, click here.
A National Audubon Society report says shrinking and shifting habitats due to climate change could imperil 314 species of birds, half of the species in the United States. Endangered species range from the bald eagle and the osprey to the common loon and ruffled grouse. The report is based on annual bird counts and scenarios of a warmer climate on bird ranges. The study looked at 588 North American species. “Our models indicate that 314 species will lose more than 50 percent of their current climatic range by 2080,” says Audubon.
In a New York Times story, Audubon’s president says, “Common sense will tell you that with these kinds of findings, it’s hard to believe we won’t lose some species to extinction.”
To read the report, click here.