Why it is called that changing climate also puts wildlife in danger?

Factories, power stations and cars give off waste gases. These pollute the atmosphere.

This pollution is trapping the Sun’s heat near the Earth. This is helping to make the weather warmer.

This is called “global warming”. It is already causing problems for wildlife in many parts of the world.

Global warming threatens coral reefs rich in sea life.

Coral reefs are living communities of sea creatures called polyps. These reefs provide a home for fish and many other creatures. However, coral polyps can only thrive in clear, shallow water of a certain temperature.

Warmer water, rising sea levels and pollution are all harming the coral, causing a threat to other reef life.

Global warming is melting the polar ice. This threatens penguins.

As temperatures rise, the ice in the Polar Regions is beginning to melt. This threatens the survival of polar animals such as seals, penguins and polar bears.

The melting ice is making sea levels rise. Whole islands may one day disappear beneath the waves, wiping out local wildlife.

Climate change may have wiped out the Golden Toad.

Global warming is causing swamps and pools to dry out in many areas. This threatens amphibians such as the European natter jack toad.

In Central America, scientists report that the Golden Toad has already died out, probably due to warming in its forest habitat.

We can all help to reduce the damage caused by global warming.

We all add to the problem of global warming as we travel in cars and planes that give off waste gases, and use energy produced by power stations. So everyone can help to reduce the effects of global warming.

Switching off machines when you’re not using them helps to save energy. Walking, cycling or using public transport causes less pollution than going by car.

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