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Planet Earth is a complex system that goes through consistent changes and regenerations. However, recent climate patterns suggest that humans may be largely impacting our world from pollution being found on the most remote islands of the world, to record high temperatures around the world.

In this section, we’ll consider what changes we’re seeing in our planet in areas such as the following:

  • Climate change
  • Ocean health
  • Air quality
  • Wildlife conservation

Latest Posts

endangered marine animals

The Most Endangered Marine Animals: Is It Too Late to Save Them?

Sep 23, 2019 - Jane Marsh

During the past century, the extinction of animal species continued to exceed natural rates. There’s…

oceanic natural disasters

The Causes and Effects of Oceanic Natural Disasters on Our Environment

Aug 23, 2019 - Jane Marsh

Natural disasters wreak havoc on the people affected by them. When it comes to oceanic…

animal disaster rescue

Animal Disaster Rescue Will Need to Evolve With Climate Change

Aug 15, 2019 - Jane Marsh

This may not be that widely known, but in 2006 Congress passed bipartisan legislation called…

effects of natural disasters on wildlife

What Are the Effects of Natural Disasters on Wildlife?

Aug 12, 2019 - Jane Marsh

How serious are the effects of natural disasters on wildlife? Natural disasters are a part…

causes of natural disasters

Causes of Natural Disasters: How Do They Impact Climate Change?

Aug 8, 2019 - Jane Marsh

A major part of mounting a realistic defense against climate change is understanding the signs…

chernobyl animals

Chernobyl Animals Show Hope in the Face of Devastation

Jul 29, 2019 - Jane Marsh

Back in the 1800s, the Pripyat River basin was teeming with wildlife — what would…

animals eating plastic

Insidious Indifference: Our Role in Marine Pollution and the Impact of Animals Eating Plastic Particles

Jul 15, 2019 - Jane Marsh

As humanity’s dependence on plastic has continued to swell, so too has its ecological footprint…

aquatic invasive species

How Aquatic Invasive Species Are Hurting Our Ecosystems

Jun 24, 2019 - Jane Marsh

The world consists of various ecosystems where native species to the area thrive. However, the…

galapagos species

Water Shows Us More Diversity in the Galápagos Species Than We Initially Thought

Jun 3, 2019 - Jane Marsh

Scientists already know that the Galápagos Islands are home to an impressive amount of biodiversity.…

animal behavior

Animal Behavior Could Yield Key Clues for Conservation Efforts

May 30, 2019 - Jane Marsh

Human impact on wildlife stretches wide, but studying the behavior of animals allows conservationists to…

ocean noise pollution

10 Solutions to Reduce Ocean Noise Pollution

Apr 25, 2019 - Jane Marsh

The average person associates the word “pollution” with carbon emissions, chemicals and debris. Pollution takes…

animal extinction statistics

Animal Extinction Statistics: How Many Species Will We Lose in Our Lifetime?

Apr 18, 2019 - Jane Marsh

Do you think you could name 200 species, or 2000 if you could include plants?…