Blog for a Better World

Global warming is disrupting wildlife and the environment on every continent, according to an unprecedented study that reveals the extent to which climate change is already affecting the world’s ecosystems. Scientists examined published reports dating back to 1970 and found that at least 90% of environmental damage and disruption around the world could be explained by rising temperatures.  Big falls in Antarctic penguin populations, fewer fish in African lakes, shifts in American river flows and earlier flowering and bird migrations in Europe are all likely to be driven by global warming, the study found.  This is the first to formally link some of the most dramatic changes to the world’s wildlife and habitats with human-induced climate change.

Made up of several islands, Cuba is a country that is synonymous with the Caribbean region’s natural beauty. Cuba is known for its endless stretches of pristine white beaches, sunny climate and friendly people, making it a favorite destination for vacations for a very long time now. In fact tourism is one of the major revenue earners for Cuba. Cuba also has a large number of beautiful old colonial buildings spreading throughout the country. The diverse wildlife found in Cuba is another reason for its popularity as a tourism destination. The rich natural bounty found in Cuba has also made it a popular health tourism destination nowadays.

When we talk about deforestation, must of us think about Brazil, and the Amazon rainforest? But there are other places in the world where the rapid deforestation is causing serious damage to wildlife and possibly the climate as well. Indonesia is a prime example, where the orang-utan, one of the most endangered animals in the world, is quickly losing its habitat to deforestation. We need to remember that the Amazon is not the only rainforest in the world that is being stripped for the sake of progress. But can we truly call it progress when damage our future for the sake of commercial or individual benefit?