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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

What Is Climate Change: Simple Definition

Mar 22, 2021 - Jane Marsh

Whether you realize it or not, the Earth’s climate is changing. Climate change has been…

How Does Climate Change Affect Plants and Animals

How Does Climate Change Affect Plants and Animals?

Mar 15, 2021 - Jane Marsh

Plants and animals live in specific climates to survive and meet their needs, such as…

Steps for Conservation of Endangered Species

Mar 1, 2021 - Jane Marsh

The world harbors so many species. Scientists and researchers have discovered and identified about 1.6…

How Many Animals Are Endangered? (The Answer is More Complicated Than You Might Think)

Feb 22, 2021 - Jane Marsh

Back in 2011, scientists predicted that there are about 8.7 million animal species around the…

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What Is the Endangered Species Act?

Feb 17, 2021 - Jane Marsh

What do you think when you picture an endangered animal? Pandas might come to mind…

Understanding the Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health

Understanding the Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health

Jan 11, 2021 - Jane Marsh

Pollution is hard to escape, no matter where you live. Both indoor and outdoor pollutants…

7 Animals Threatened by Climate Change

Dec 30, 2020 - Jane Marsh

We often discuss how climate change impacts human lives. What about animals? There are creatures…

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How Does Plastic Affect Animals, and How Can We Help?

Jun 24, 2020 - Jane Marsh

It’s difficult to ignore the detrimental effects of climate change. Sometimes, it’s even more complicated…

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The History of Ocean Pollution and Where It’s Headed

Jun 22, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Our oceans amass more than 70% of the Earth’s surface – and for years, they’ve…

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Animals Brought Back From Extinction in the Past Decade

Jun 15, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Sustainability is all about finding new ways to protect the planet. You might conserve natural…

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5 Types of Ocean Pollution and How We Can Stop Them

Jun 5, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Around the world, pollution affects many of our waterways. However, several different kinds of contamination…

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How Does Climate Change Affect Bird Migration?

May 15, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Climate change affects every living organism on Earth. From polar bears to rabbits, each creature…