Environment

The environmental impact of the operation of the coal industry is gigantic if not executed according to environmental standards.

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Petroleum and its by-products are all toxic to life-forms on Earth. Petroleum extraction fuels climate change.

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Water pollution, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion and pollution, and formation of sink holes are among the worst effects of the mining industry on the environment.

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The five national parks of Malawi play a vital role in the conservation of the country's rare and endangered flora and fauna.

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Zimbabwe's national parks protect the nation's rare and endangered fauna, and serve as popular tourist destinations.

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On January 15, 1919, a large molasses storage tank burst releasing waves of molasses through the streets killing 21 and injuring 150.

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Although Quebec has the largest forest cover in Canada, British Columbia has the largest reserved forest cover in the country.

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A new World monkey refers to primates found in Central and South America, as well as some portions of Mexico.

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Oceans of the world may be fishless by 2048, and unmonitored and irresponsible fishing practices are being held as one of the major culprits behind this potential disaster.

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Dam and reservoir constructions not only displace communities but also significantly disturb the ecological balance of a region.

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Anguilla is a low-lying island in the Caribbean Sea, near Puerto Rico. Although noted for its coral reefs, there is also a collection of unique animals to be found.

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Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean in North America and hosts a number of endemic plants and animals.

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The Cayman Islands are made up of three islands (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman), all of which are home to a number of birds both endemic and introduced.

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In 1995, the Soufrière Hills volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat became active. As a result, half of Montserrat became uninhabitable.

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Six wetland areas have been recognized by the Ramsar Convention as being of international importance due to their high conservation values.

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The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake is recorded as the deadliest earthquake ever as it killed approximately 830,000 people and injured even more.

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Irrigation schemes alter the natural hydrological features of a location and lead to changes in the natural quality of soil and water in the region where it is applied.

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Pesticides used to ensure better crop health, but can be extremely detrimental to surrounding environments.

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The windward islands and the leeward islands are part of the Lesser Antilles located in the Caribbean Sea.

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Although the two are often confused for one another, there are many defining characteristics that differentiate between alligators and crocodiles.

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