Monday, August 2, 2010

Invasive Species Follow the Money

A new study of biological invasions in Europe found they were linked not so much to changes in climate or land cover, but to two dominant factors - more money and more people. Scientists say that these two things were the forces most strongly associated with invasive species that can disrupt ecosystems and cause severe ecological or agricultural damage. Dealing with these issues will be pivotal for policy makers and future management. Click here to read the full article.