It is possible for humans to make a habitat unable to sustain any life. It is also possible for humans to undo that damage and restore a habitat to healthy condition. Here is an example in the rivers of Wales.
Out of Black Polluted Rivers, A Giant Leap for British Salmon
Coal pollution turned rivers black in South Wales, with mining waste so thick that no life could survive. But, in one of the most remarkable environmental turnarounds Britain has ever seen, a 20-year effort to clean them up has paid off - salmon have returned to all of them.
Three Questions
1) What are some other environmental success stories you can think of?
2) Are there any ruined habitats near you, and if so, what?
3) What are some steps we can take to prevent habitat destruction and to restore damaged habitats?
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Kevin 02.01.10 at 4:33 pm
Thought provoking…keep up the good work!
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