Places you need to visit – The world is filled with many beautiful places to visit. However, because it’s also filled with humans, many of these wonderful sites are being destroyed due to climate change, pollution, human contact, or even purposeful destruction. These unfortunate outside forces are what make some of the most amazing places on Earth in danger of disappearing.
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Though preventative measures have been taken for some of these places and though some have been restored, we are at risk of losing some of the world’s most beautiful historical sites and favorite places to visit both natural and manmade.
While it may not seem like a big deal, almost all of these sites have been around for hundreds or thousands of years but, because of several factors, may only have a few years left before they vanish completely. Climate change is a major reason a lot of our natural wonders are being depleted and things like looting, using up natural resources, and too much human contact are other causes of the potential disappearance of important destinations. You’ve no doubt heard of each place on this list and might even know a lot about them but weren’t aware of their soon demises.
If you have a case of wanderlust and wanted to know where you should go, here’s a list of fifteen of the world’s most beautiful places that may disappear during your lifetime or, at the very least, be diminished to something unrecognizable.
15. Great Barrier Reef
Scientists predict that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef could be completely gone by 2030. In the past 30 years, the world’s largest coral reef has decreased by more than half its size due to rising temperatures. Increased acid pollution has led to coral bleaching, and many of the reef’s famed vibrant corals are slowly being turned white. Plus, large parts of the Great Barrier Reef may be torn up by a string of proposed mining ports. A large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, but poor fishing practices, pollution, coral bleaching, and increasing sea temperatures due to global warming are all threatening the reef’s future. According to WWF Australia, reef industries (tourism and fishing), which contribute around $5.4 billion annually and provide about 69,000 jobs, rely on a healthy environment.
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