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The Great Barrier Reef and Climate Change

Meghan and Ben Biodiversity, Climate Change, Oceans, YouTube Channel October 23, 2020August 21, 2021australia, chemical sunscreen, Chemicals in sunscreen, Climate Change, climate change is real, climate change science, coral, coral bleaching, coral reefs, Global Warming, Great Barrier Reef, Greenhouse Effect, ocean acidification, ocean plastic, Oceans, sunscreen

The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia and can be seen from outer space. It is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers (133,000 sq mi).

The Australia Fires

Meghan Climate Change, Current Events, YouTube Channel January 30, 2020August 21, 2021Air Pollution;, australia, Australia fires, bushfires, Climate, Climate Change, climate change is real, Climate crisis, fire, fire season, Global Warming, kangaroos, koalas, Nature, wildfires, wildlife

By now, you’ve probably heard about the bushfires in Australia. You may have seen the photos and videos of smoke-filled skies, injured animals, and flames. Or maybe you’ve heard the discussions on Climate Change and some terrifying stats on the condition of wildlife in the “down under”.

It’s a lot to take in, and whether you’re up to date or not, we’re here to put it all together for you: What is the Australian bush? Why is it burning? How is climate change responsible? What about the wildlife? And what can YOU do to help?