This forecast does not look good.
A study in Nature Ecology and Evolution found that over a third of land animals' habitats could be adversely impacted by extreme weather events by 2085 if temperatures continue to surge. Reducing emissions to net zero could avoid this ecological damage, with only 9% of habitats experiencing multiple extreme weather events by 2085.
A recent study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution warns that over a third of land animals' habitats could be severely impacted by extreme weather events such as fires and floods by 2085 if global temperatures continue to rise. The study, conducted by 18 international researchers, used climate impact projections and species habitat data to predict changes in exposure to droughts, heatwaves, river floods, and wildfires for ecosystems worldwide. By 2050, 74% of current animal habitats on land are expected to be exposed to heatwaves, 16% to wildfires, 8% to droughts, and 3% to river floods. The Amazon basin, Africa, and Southeast Asia are likely to be particularly affected. The researchers found that reducing emissions to net zero could mitigate this damage, with only 9% of habitats experiencing multiple extreme weather events by 2085. Further research is needed to understand the precise impact of these events on wildlife and to develop effective conservation strategies.
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