Economy
Invasive species costs global economy $423 bn per year
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Asian hornets, American crayfish, ragweed, Japanese knotweed, squirrels and raccoons make up the proliferation of invaders boosted by globalisation and climate change ravaging crops and forests, spreading disease and threatening the quality of life on Earth
Invasive alien species, introduced by man, are spreading more and more rapidly around the world, causing enormous damage, according to a report by the UN published Monday.
The IPBES, nicknamed the IPCC for biodiversity, says it’s a tidal wave that humanity has so far proved relatively powerless to stem.
Asian hornets, American crayfish, ragweed, Japanese knotweed, cute squirrels and raccoons: invaders are proliferating, encouraged by globalisation and climate change, ravaging crops and forests, spreading disease and threatening the quality of life on Earth.
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