Environmentalists have calculated how many animal species have suffered as a result of human activities: half of mammals and more than 20% of birds are threatened by global warming.
According to a study published in Nature Climate Change, 47% of terrestrial flightless mammals and 23.4% of birds are at risk from climate change. As you know, the main cause of its occurrence is the anthropogenic factor. Most of the affected animals live in Europe and North America.
An international group of environmentalists reviewed the literature documenting the relationship between declining species diversity and global warming. In addition, the specialists modeled the relationship between the characteristics of the fauna (for example, body weight) and external factors (ambient temperature, etc.).
Scientists appeal to business and policy sharks: according to experts, it is necessary to pay close attention to the problem of biodiversity and take measures to reduce the rate of death of species.
Sofia Bessonova