Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
Global warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters disappearing. But the world of plants also will be decimated by climate change, and they're often overlooked. One new study Thursday says tens of thousands of plant species will likely go extinct as warmer temperatures and shifting rain patterns ruin their habitats. A second study looks at what the world loses when flowering plants blink out of existence. In many cases, it's not just not just one species that is lost, but a giant chunk of the evolutionary tree of life.
