The drought that has been afflicting Texas has led to some incredible losses in the number of trees there. It is one of the worst droughts the state has ever faced in recorded history.
Read more at:
http://news.mongabay.com/2011/1221-hance_texas_trees.html
A recent report has highlighted the disturbing threats faced by the earth’s coral reefs, with 75% now threatened by various issues including global warming, pollution and overfishing.
For more visit:
http://saveourseas.com/blog/75_of_worlds_coral_reefs_threatened
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