The document discusses ecological and evolutionary responses to global warming and the resulting biodiversity crisis. It notes that all life on Earth exists within a single ecological system, and that changes in one location can affect the entire system. It then summarizes observed phenological changes, range shifts of species towards cooler climates, increases in invasive species, impacts on species interactions, and rising extinction rates. It concludes by recommending increased conservation efforts, education, and research to understand and address these issues.

1. Ecological and Evolutionary Responses to Global Warming and the Biodiversity Crisis Derrick Anderson Benjamin Lundeen Deanna Martinez Jaime Slye

8. Phenological Changes

13. Migrations

24. Invasive Species

27. Interactions

30. “ For many species, the primary impact of climate change may be mediated through effects on synchrony with that species’ food and habitat resources.”

31. Extinction

34. Evolvability and The Biodiversity Crisis

50. A Different Answer “ Sooner or later disasters such as an asteroid collision or a nuclear war could wipe us all out, and we need to make the move to other planets" -Stephen Hawkings November 30th, 2006, B.B.C.