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- Oct 25, 2016
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What is your point exactly? That man isn't a part of nature or that he shouldn't impact nature? Because man is an invasive species and he does impact the ecosystem. But that's man, not CO2 that's doing it. Please don't tell me that you think if man magically eliminated all carbon emissions that extinctions would stop.And what do you believe is the enabling factor behind invasive species? What allows them to invade areas to which they would normally never have had access?
From your linked article
How Invasive Species Spread
Invasive species are primarily spread by human activities, often unintentionally. People, and the goods we use, travel around the world very quickly, and they often carry uninvited species with them. Ships can carry aquatic organisms in their ballast water, while smaller boats may carry them on their propellers. Insects can get into wood, shipping palettes, and crates that are shipped around the world. Some ornamental plants can escape into the wild and become invasive. And some invasive species are intentionally or accidentally released pets. For example, Burmese pythons are becoming a big problem in the Everglades.
In addition, higher average temperatures and changes in rain and snow patterns caused by climate change will enable some invasive plant species—such as garlic mustard, kudzu, and purple loosestrife—to move into new areas. Insect pest infestations will be more severe as pests such as mountain pine beetle are able to take advantage of drought-weakened plants.