The effects of human intervention on the environment are numerous and increasingly devastating. The proliferation of fossil fuel based vehicles and factories have led to wide-spread environmental threats, such as global warming and powerful superstorms. Further still, many species of animals have become endangered due to such environmental changes and an encroachment on their natural habitats. For example, humpback whales were once hunted to the point of extinction but now face new threats related to ecosystem pollution. Likewise, certain species of elephants, such as African Elephants, are under constant threat due to environmental encroachment and ivory poaching. Unfortunately, research indicates that it can be difficult to keep people informed and actively engaged with environmental issues.
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