Multiple national monuments are now vulnerable to the United States government, reducing the protection of these sacred lands. Recently, the current administration recommended that Bears Ears National Monument be reduced by nearly 90 percent, leaving the untouched land open to … Read More
North America
Athabasca Glacier – Alberta – Canada
The Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park is one of the most frequented Glaciers in North America and has been shrinking for the past 150 years due to climate change. Scientists have suggested that this glacier could disappear completely in … Read More
Magdalen Islands – Quebec – Canada
Erosion from intense winds is causing the unspoiled coastline to receed yearly. Source
Big Sur – California – USA
California is filled with stunning scenery, but few sites stack up to those of Big Sur. Known for its epic highway drives, Big Sur is vulnerable to droughts, landslides, and forest fires destroying its beautiful landscape. Source
The Grand Canyon – Arizona – USA
The Grand Canyon Named as one of the 11 most endangered historical sites in the U.S. by the National Trust of Historic Preservation in 2015, this American natural wonder is threatened by the effects of mining and tourism traffic. … Read More
The Caribbean
A 2011 report by the United Nations predicted devastating effects of rising sea levels on the Caribbean islands by the end of this century, detailing a grim vision with more than 300 tourist resorts wiped out along with the airports, power plants, … Read More