Environment

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

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The Cuyahoga River, located in Northeast Ohio in the United States, is infamous for having once caught fire. However, it is not the only river to have done so.

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According to a joint 2014 study by the US EPA and the US EIA, Wyoming in US has the highest carbon-dioxide emission per capita.

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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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A soda lake is a lake with a pH value of more than 7, usually measuring between 9 and 11.

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

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

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Named for the city in Iran where the convention was held, a Ramsar wetland refers to an area whose conservation is protected.

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Soil contamination can also be known as soil pollution. It refers to chemicals that are present in soil, and can lead to environmental problems.

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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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Heavily polluted rivers can be found all throughout the world, although cleanup efforts have commenced in most places.

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The infrastructure that exists to perform sewage treatment is aging in many cities, leading to an increased risk in sewage spills.

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On December 2, 1984, the city of Bhopal, India was ravaged by an extreme industrial accident where more than 500,000 people were exposed to toxic gas.

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In geography, tree line refers to the edge of the habitat until which trees are capable of growing.

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The act of mixing lead with gasoline began in the 1920s and continued until it was phased out beginning in the 1980s and 1990s in most places.

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According to an urban legend, pollution is the cause of a bright vibrant sunset.

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