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Environmental Efforts
ABC ME  |  August 24, 2016

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We look at some of the negative effects of climate change and some of the environmental efforts people are making to help the natural world. Coral bleaching is at its highest level and coastal mangroves are also in danger.

We look at some of the negative effects of climate change and some of the environmental efforts people are making to help the natural world. Coral bleaching is at its highest level and coastal mangroves are also in danger.

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Mangroves are the home to many different animals and sea creatures and play the crucial role of protecting coastlines against erosion during big storms. Unfortunately, due to the impact of climate change, mangroves are under threat and as we're taught all of the important roles mangroves play in nature, we also reflect on how important it is to preserve them for the future.

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