The globalized economy is introducing alien species to many parts of the world at an unprecedented rate. For example, in the past, new insects appeared in the Hawaiian Islands at the rate of one every 50,000 years. Vitousek argues that humans can take thoughtful action to minimize the damage caused by introduced species. For example, citizens can be warned by governments that a new species of plant or animal has appeared and citizens could then mobilize to locate and remove the invading species. We are not powerless in the face of modern trends, but we must first recognize that concerted action is necessary and possible.
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