Invasive species cost the global economy over $423 billion annually, according to a new report from the United Nations
The costs of invasive species have quadrupled every decade since 1970, according to the UN.
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The costs of invasive species have quadrupled every decade since 1970, according to the UN.
Over 37,000 so-called alien species have been transported due to human activities around the world.
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With major drivers of change set to worsen. increases of invasive alien species and their negative impacts are likely to intensify.
A United Nations report says invasive species are costing the world $423 billion every year to combat. And we are part of the problem.