Yesterday, I wrote about how our carbon footprints are affecting cultural landmarks all over the world. Here are a few more that are being damaged by man for similar or other reasons. The Galapagos Islands is actually 19 different islands and 107 rocks and islets off the coast of Ecuador that has many indigenous animals and plants. In 1959, 97.5 percent of the land was declared a national park by the Ecuadorian government. However, the population growth plus tourism and illegal or extreme fishing and poaching is destroying the natural habitat of many species. It was estimated by the Charles … Continue reading →