New global registry of invasive species is 'milestone' in protecting biodiversity
by Jonathan Watts from Environment | The Guardian on (#3E214)
New catalogue expected to stand alongside red list as an international means to fight extinction, by helping to stop biological invasions
A world registry of invasive species has been launched amid concerns that governments are not doing enough to tackle the rising threat of globalisation to biodiversity.
The new catalogue - unveiled in the journal Scientific Data on Tuesday - is expected to become a pillar of international efforts to fight extinction alongside the "red list" of endangered species.
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