Experts issue urgent warning over unintended consequences of US-Mexico border wall: 'If we block this, it's forever'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

If plans to complete the border wall between Mexico and the United States are realized, irreversible harm could be done to dozens of endangered species.

What's happening?

The U.S.-Mexico border is nearly 2,000 miles long and stretches across four states. In March, the current administration indicated an intention to finish the wall's construction by 2029. Aside from the enormous cost and questions of its efficacy, one of the biggest concerns is the environmental impact.

The Sky Islands are a remote mountain range in southeastern Arizona, described by an article in The Travel as having "more biodiversity than any other inland region in the United States." If this critical biodiversity hot spot is walled off, several species face extinction. Sky Islands Alliance zoologist Eamon Harrity warned: "If we block this, it's forever. We are going to lose so many species."

Why is a border wall such a concern for wildlife?

The U.S.-Mexico borderlands are home to several migrating species, including black bears, mountain lions, ocelots, and jaguars. They rely on wildlife corridors to travel freely between the countries in search of food, water, and mates.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/experts-issue-urgent-warning-over-111557306.html

[Tanuki]

1. Sadly, neither Trump nor his followers who are pushing to build the wall

care anything about protecting endangered species.

[sakabatou]

2. Since when have repukes cared about the environment?

In the last 20 or 30 years, I can't.

[UTUSN]

3. K&R

[Hekate]

4. This was known long ago, like climate change. Some few profit off tragedy.