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<\/span><\/p>\nLocated off the coast of Queensland, Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system and the world\u2019s largest structure built by organisms (it can even be seen from space!). The Great Barrier Reef is also home to an awe-inspiring ocean ecosystem that draws visitors from all over. Sadly, the reef and its inhabitants are <\/span>feeling the effects of climate change<\/span><\/a>, with one study estimating that half of the corals that make up the reef <\/span>have been lost since 1985<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Europe\u2019s biggest mountain range is synonymous with winter vacationing. Sure, there\u2019s plenty to do when it\u2019s warm, but skiing in the Alps (whether in Switzerland, Austria, or France<\/a>) is what the region is most famous for…at least for now. Due to rising temperatures, many resorts are finding their slopes with <\/span>less skiable snow<\/span><\/a> and sometimes none it all. It\u2019s actually led to a rise in ski-related injuries (and even death), causing some areas to cancel skiing altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n Ahh, Venice<\/a>. With its rich cultural history, unique architecture, and famous canals, there\u2019s no place else like it in the world. It’s unthinkable that this iconic Italian city may someday just be a memory. Venice\u2019s issues with <\/span>its buildings sinking<\/span><\/a> into the earth due to overbuilding and pumping of groundwater have been known for decades, but the actions taken to remedy these problems may be rendered moot because of climate change\u2019s rising sea levels and destruction of coastal cities. This is why Greenpeace has said that <\/span>Venice is at the heart of climate change debate<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b>The highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro has been a draw for visitors to Tanzania for decades. It came to symbolize the romanticized beauty of the African wilderness, thanks mainly to Ernest Hemingway, with its famous glacier snow caps. If you saw Al Gore\u2019s 2006 documentary on climate change, <\/span>An Inconvenient Truth<\/span><\/i>, then you\u2019ll remember his dire warning that \u201cwithin the decade there will be no more snows of Kilimanjaro.\u201d While there still remains some snow on the mountain, the glaciers are <\/span>definitely shrinking<\/span><\/a>. Although there’s been some debate on <\/span>if climate change is the exact cause<\/span><\/a> of the evaporation, it\u2019s certainly not helping. Many experts believe that snows will be gone by the end of the century.<\/span><\/p>\n Have you been fortunate enough to visit any of these places? Let us know what you thought in the comments section.<\/p>\nThe Alps
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<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b>Venice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nMount Kilimanjaro<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Gal\u00e1pagos Islands<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>Made famous by naturalist Charles Darwin (the father of the theory of evolution), this archipelago off the coast of Ecuador is famous for its rich and unique wildlife. The diverse species are what bring thousands of tourists every year, but some may not be around for much longer. The effects of climate change threaten the islands\u2019 delicate ecosystem and many of the animal populations <\/span>experience large death tolls<\/span><\/a> due to <\/span>El Ni\u00f1o or La Ni\u00f1a years <\/span><\/a>(which are likely increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change) and some, like the Isabela Pink Iguana, may never recover.<\/span><\/p>\n