Impact of Oceanic Heat Content and CO2 Levels on the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef, which is located on the north-east coast of Australia is among the many coral reef systems all over the world that have become threatened ecosystems. Due to the changes in overall physical and chemical aspects of the ocean, the overall sea surface temperature has generally increased, causing coral bleaching, including a decline in calcification caused by ocean acidification.

The Real Effects of NYC’s Plastic Bag Ban

As climate change grows of greater and greater concern to us, New York City has been taking initiatives to counteract environmental issues like pollution. One of these measures is reinstating the citywide ban on the use of plastic bags that was originally proposed, but halted. in 2017. Customers would either have to purchase a paper bag or bring a bag of their own.