A newly published study in the 'Plos Climate' journal warns of the impending extinction risk for 771 species of plants and lichens in the United States due to escalating climate change. This extensive research, led by Amy Casandra Wrobleski from Pennsylvania State University, reveals a concerning lack of substantial measures in place to protect these species from the climate threat.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, which maintains a comprehensive list of endangered species primarily consisting of plants and lichens, surprisingly lacks specific plans to mitigate the risks posed by rapid climate change. This alarming inadequacy led to a systematic analysis of the potential hazards climate change could inflict on each of these 771 endangered species [1][3].
As reported by 'Ansa,' Wrobleski stated, "While climate change is acknowledged as a threat to the species listed under the Endangered Species Act, few conservation plans incorporate actions to directly address climate change. The effects of climate change won't only be felt by humans but also by the rare and endangered species and ecosystems we interact with every day" [1][2].
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