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Did you know damages caused by climate change may wreak havoc on the global economy?
The New York Times, citing a British study, reported in 2006 that damages related to global
warming, if left unrestrained, could devastate to up 20% of the global domestic produce, whereas taking steps to limit global
carbon emissions could save $2.5 trillion per year.
Did you know the last two decades of the 20th century were the warmest on record, and possibly of all
time?
National Geographic illustrates the rapidly increasing pace of global warming with this alarming
fact. Knowledge of environmental issues is critical at this point in earth’s ecological
history.
Did you know that America’s national parks are in serious danger due to global
warming?
Environmentalists warn that 10 major United States national parks are endangered due to climate
change, including Yosemite and Yellowstone, reports National Geographic. Higher temperatures and less rain mean that in
a matter of years these national treasures may no longer be the vacation destinations they have been.
