The EEA suggests that the best way to tackle the threats posed by invasive species was through a"combination of preventative measures, early detection and rapid response to incursions, with permanent management only as the last option".
The report insists that, in hand with acombinationof energy efficiency and fuel-switching measures, this growth in electricity production would be enough to supplant all fossil fuel use (coal, gas and oil), including that for transport and space-heating.
Less than a month ago, Congress and the White House struck a last-minute deal to stop acombinationof sharp spending cuts and tax increases from taking effect - measures that would have damaged the fragile economy.