Places to See Before They Disappear

Imagine that over the past 40 years, the area of the Dead Sea has decreased by a third. This incredible natural wonder is disappearing right before our eyes! Or what do you say about the Great Barrier Reef, where corals... are slowly dying due to global warming? These colorful underwater gardens, full of life and beauty, may soon become just a memory.

The world is changing every year, and people must accept this challenge. Global warming, disasters, wars, and human activity threaten Earth’s most valuable treasures—historical monuments and unique nature reserves. But we have the chance to see all of this with our own eyes while there is still time. We can make our small, yet important contribution to their preservation.

Science and technology open up amazing possibilities before us, which we only dreamed of before. Various organizations initiate projects, involving representatives from different countries and investing huge resources to preserve World Heritage sites. Stabilizing the ecological and political situation in various parts of the planet is the key to ensuring that our descendants will be able to see and enjoy ancient monuments and wonders of nature.

• Why is the high-altitude city of Potosi in Bolivia at risk of sinking, and could the Egyptian pyramids be destroyed?

• Is Venice really sinking, and what threats does Machu Picchu face due to tourism?

• What could cause Mount Kilimanjaro to lose its ice cap within the next 15 years, and why might the Maldives be underwater in fifty years?

Read about this and much more in the book «Places to See Before They Disappear»!