Pakistan, May 24 -- Climate change is rapidly threatening plant species worldwide as rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and shrinking habitats push many ecosystems toward an uncertain future. Scientists warn that familiar landscapes could dramatically change before the end of this century as thousands of plant species struggle to survive under worsening environmental conditions. Researchers studying more than 67,000 vascular plant species found that climate-driven habitat loss may place many plants at serious risk of extinction across several regions.

The study estimated that nearly 7% to 16% of the examined plant species could lose more than 90% of their natural habitat by 2100, increasing extinction risks significantly. S...