12/07/2017 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 12 July, 12 new species were added to the list of invasive alien species that require priority action because they constitute an emerging threat or cause significant damages to biodiversity, public-health and Europe’s economy. The initial list was published in July 2016 as part of EU regulation 1143/2014 and contains 37 identified species (see EUROPE 11733, 11593). These include the 12 new species added, such as muskrat and alternanthera...