Is climate change destroying our wildlife?

Question

The number of species on the at risk register has almost doubled in the last 10 years. Is climate change to blame?

http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1281578-1,00.html

Some really nice pics!

Answer 1

My view the bloody scientists can't agree themselves either we have a change or not. To many scientists are part of the system thus can't give a true and balanced view.

If there is a problem then the world should act to resolve and not so much to protect ourselves but the rest of our wonderful nature life included.

Answer 2

The number of species on the at risk register in the UK has increased so much because of better research, according to those who compile the list. They admit that some of them on the list may be no more at risk than 10 years ago, or possibly even less at risk, but information on populations has improved.

I do, however, think climate change is obviously affecting our wildlife. Not just climate change, but destruction of habitat. The effects of both are clearly visible.

Answer 3

Climate change is just one of many factors. Things like pollution, real estate development, farming, mining, hunting & fishing all have great impact upon wildlife populations.

As cities expand and people move further into areas that were once wilderness, ecosystems are changed and wildlife must migrate to new areas. Some species don't adapt well and their numbers go down, while others flourish.
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Answer 4

I don't think it's true that the scientists can't agree on what's going on with the climate. 2007 is International Polar Year and scientists and researchers from all over this plant are combining their work and their resources to find answers to this question - as well as track the long-term consequences of global warming. Those few - and rare - dissenting voices, well, they often have a specific agenda.
In the northern areas of Canada, climate change is wiping out water sources that have been stable for *thousands* of years, melting glaciers, and threatening species like polar bears and pikas.

http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/article.cfm?id=8259

http://www.ualberta.ca/ERSC/water/climate/impacts1.htm

http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/article.cfm?id=5358

http://www.ipycanada.ca/

Answer 5

Climate change is not destroying wild life it is changing it, some life forms will die, some will adapt or migrate,this has gone on for billions of years, its just that with the technology we have now we know about it,and governments are jumping on the band waggon and making it a reason to get more tax from us.

Answer 6

Climate change simply means that our usual British birds will move north but others will take their place. It is sad but it happens, I'm afraid.
The most likely cause of disappearing wildlife is not climate change but the use of pesticides. This has caused untold damage to all living creatures including humans.

Answer 7

Animal life from the moment the earth existed has been evolving. There has been massive climate change in that time and many species have disappeared. Who knows, maybe we are next in line!

Answer 8

You are relying on the EU program to get your info? Don't! Read the UN carbon offset program files and you will see the reason behind all this. I'll let you make up your mind if we should consider participating.

Answer 9

People in general are more to blame. Everybody wants to live in the suburbs causing urban sprawl. It just forces animals out of their habitat. Illegal poaching is a huge problem in Africa and Asia.

Answer 10

in a way
it is mankind (albeit an oxymoron) that is killing wildlife!