A wide variety of plants and animals are likely to become much less common if something isn't done to avert the worst effects of a warming clima... Published on May 14, 2013 11:07 by Steve MooneyA wide variety of plants and animals are likely to become much less common if something isn't done to avert the worst effects of a warming climate, new research suggests. http://news.yahoo.com/brink-climate-change-endangers-common-species-170258882.html