"But we have no idea what the long-range effect of limiting plant or animal diversity could be."

"What are the long-range effects of magic upon inanimate objects?"

I was really thinking about the serious long-range effects of more fundamental changes in the Earth's environment.

Enough to make her ill but with no long-range effects except for the desire to start smoking again.

But here again, long-range effects, potentially more severe, are unclear.

New Jersey officials said yesterday that it was difficult to gauge the long-range effect of the dumping.

It is too soon to chart any long-range effect, although some anecdotal evidence suggests success.

What will be the long-range effect on your development?

"This could have long-range effects, and no one seems to want to take the responsibility."

True, but we don't know enough about the long-range effects.