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Huge Amounts of Corals in Great Barrier Reef Found Dead

By Jenn Loro - Jun 01, 2016 12:13 PM EDT

A third of the coral in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have reportedly died or are currently dying due to mass bleaching that plagues the Pacific Ocean triggered by global warming and El Nino. Meanwhile, the Australian drew fire for removing sections of the global warming impact on the reef in a UN report for fear of potential harm to the country’s tourism industry.

Ecotourism Threat: Dampens Wildlife Survival Instincts, Influences Evolution

By Peter R - Oct 13, 2015 08:36 AM EDT

A new study shows how interaction with humans make wildlife less alert and may cause undesirable traits to be passed down.

Obama: Climate Change Threatens US 'Right Now'

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 30, 2015 05:36 PM EDT

President Obama talks of the dangers of global warming, even as he prepares to travel to Alaska.

After Deadly Attack, Tunisia Announces Measures to Improve Security

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 27, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

The prime minister of Tunisia promised stiff new security and anti-terrorism measures as the country reels from the second devastating attack on its crucial tourism industry in three months.

Games of Thrones: Series Made Millions in Publicity for Northern Ireland

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 05, 2014 10:52 AM EST

Tourism chiefs announced that the hit TV series, Games of Thrones has generated more than $13.4 million (£8.6 million) worth in publicity for Northern Ireland.

Violence in Egypt claims 9 lives

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 06, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

Nine people were killed in a shootout between smugglers and security forces near an Egyptian coastal town on the Mediterranean Sea.

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