Annie w., morgan c., coral reef destruction period 4
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The document discusses the main threats to coral reefs, including overfishing, global warming, pollution, and human activities like tourism and cruise ship waste. It notes that 70% of corals are threatened or destroyed, and that coral reefs harbor tremendous biodiversity, second only to rainforests. However, human impacts like overfishing, which has depleted 75% of all fish, and climate change are degrading coral reef ecosystems. The document calls for better conservation efforts to protect coral reefs for future generations.
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Mahal m., kaya c., poverty per. 5
Over 40% of the world's population lives on less than $1 per day, and poverty has severe consequences. Chronic hunger is common and leads to poor health and increased risk of death. Approximately 916 children die from poverty each hour, or 15 per minute. Many children in developing countries lack basic sanitation and necessities. Women in Africa walk 2.5 miles per day to collect water, which is often dirty and leads to water-borne illnesses that are difficult to treat due to lack of access to medication. Poverty increases the risk of death from treatable illnesses.
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