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The targeting of exotic species

By Patrick Moore
Author"Green Spirit"

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

There is a growing movement to target exotic species, those that have been introduced to new regions as a result of human activity, as a threat to the environment. They are often referred to as "alien species", or "invasive species" in order to give a negative impression. Extreme language is used in campaigns designed to recruit public support for a war against these aliens, almost as if they were invaders from another planet. A group of environmental scientists issued a statement in February 1 ...

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