Global warming will cause plants and animals to migrate
Global warming will force inland plants and animals to migrate as their habitats change. Scientists have devised a “climate velocity” measure to estimate the speed of change. Flat areas present the biggest challenge to migration, mountains less of one. With more work, the measure should help conservationists invest wisely to preserve species.
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