Warmer, drier weather makes plants and animals get smaller
(NEWSER) - Plants, polar bears, and people are among the living things likely to shrink thanks to global warming, scientists say. Drawing on several scientific papers, the Telegraph reports that warmer, drier weather makes plants and animals get smaller, which reduces food supplies for those higher up the food chain. "The consequences of shrinkage are not yet fully understood, but could be far-reaching for biodiversity and humans alike," two scientists say. More»
