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Invasive Species Cost Europe $1.5 Trillion, Urgent Action Needed

5/27/2025

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Invasive species have wreaked havoc on Europe’s ecosystems, costing a staggering $1.5 trillion from 1960 to 2022, according to a new study in Nature Ecology & Evolution. Analyzing 162 species, researchers found the UK bore the brunt, suffering losses exceeding $1.3 trillion, underscoring the urgent need for action to protect biodiversity.

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Invasive species have wreaked havoc on Europe’s ecosystems, costing a staggering $1.5 trillion from 1960 to 2022, according to a new study in Nature Ecology & Evolution. Analyzing 162 species, researchers found the UK bore the brunt, suffering losses exceeding $1.3 trillion, underscoring the urgent need for action to protect biodiversity.