4 Places In Threat Of Extinction

A look into some of our planets beautiful and unique sites threatened by climate change, industrialization, and deforestation.

Our world is blessed with innovation and technology ideal for modern humans in the generations to come. Unfortunately, we’ve also been cursed with the greed of large corporations that have taken hold of our planet for the worst. Here we will go over some of the beautiful unique sites in threat of extinction.

1. Venice

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The old Venice we once knew, and often saw in movies, may be gone sooner than any of us anticipated. A city once built from panic to refuge neighboring inhabitants from barbarians in 400 A.D. may be looking at its final decades of life. For year’s this ancient city has been threatened by climate change and has vastly struggled against sea level rising. Greenpeace strongly advocates the usage of renewable and efficient energy as the best way to put a pause on industrial emissions causing harm on this beautiful tourist site.

2. Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most complex ecosystems, home to thousands of species. Half of this popular Australian destination point has lost half of its coral due to temperature and ocean acidification. This Australian wonder faces irreversible damage unless we take immediate action for its preservation. It is estimated that 60% of the world's coral reefs will be gone by the year 2030, though if we act now we have a chance at saving thousands of years worth of reef growth. Greenpeace helps spread awareness about stopping fossil fuels and the recent coal booms that are killing our corals by the numbers.

3. Congo Basin Rainforest

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The Congo Basin is the second largest rainforest on the planet and is yet the most vulnerable due to its exploitation to deforestation. The rainforest is home to a wide range of life, from hundreds of mammals, and thousands of plant species; many of which are unique to the area. Investors from around the world are grabbing onto the new trend of buying land and draining its natural resources for the purpose of industrial agriculture. This complex ecosystem is threatening to millions of people that depend on the food, fresh water, shelter, and much more that is provided by the rainforest. Greenpeace helps spread awareness to stop these horrid acts before it is too late, but we must act together.

4. The Arctic

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Though most focus is placed on carbon dioxide when speaking about greenhouse gases, ice caps are hiding a far more dangerous threat. Methane-producing bacteria have been trapped beneath the arctic (and antarctic) ice for millions of years. Fossil fuels and natural emitted greenhouse gasses are increasing the temperature of our planet at an accelerated rate. This is not only inducing permafrost to melt but is contributing to sea level rising. As ice continues to melt we face a huge atmospheric catastrophe due to methanes ability to trap heat at approximately 30 times more than carbon dioxide. We can help preserve our earths beauty and all life by spreading solutions and awareness of these negative effects. Join Greenpeace in their Save The Arctic campaign to make a difference. #savethearctic

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