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Islands and invasive alien species
Updated January 08, 2010 11:59:00
Over the last few years there has been an ever increasing emphasis on invasive species. Our surroundings are changing because of them. Not only are invasive species threatening our agriculture and our forests, they are also causing major impacts to several of our major cities.
Global warming is forcing species around the world, from California starfish to Alpine herbs, to move into new ranges or alter habits in ways that could disrupt ecosystems.
In the winter of 2006, a strange phenomenon fell upon honeybee hives across the country. Without a trace, millions of bees vanished from their hives, leaving billions of dollars of crops at risk and potentially threatening our food supply.
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