Environment

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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Although both primates, apes and monkeys are often confused for one another. Here is a guide to differentiating the two.

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The African Great Lakes are a collection of large and small lakes that provide a stable ecosystem for unique flora and fauna.

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The Great Lakes of North America are not the only Great Lakes in the world, as it can also refer to a series of lakes within Africa.

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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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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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