Fun Facts

Want to learn more about our planet, forests and oceans? We present the facts here about how our Earth is thriving and prospering from the combination of modest warming and more carbon dioxide. Are fires increasing? Are there more hurricanes and tornadoes? Are polar bears in danger?

Find out the facts about these and much, much more.

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  • Fun Fact #7: The Great Barrier Reef surrounding Australia is doing great!

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    There was a record amount of coral coverage in 2022.

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  • Fun Fact #8: The number of wildfires over recent decades are declining worldwide.

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    U.S. fires have declined since the 1700s and 1800s. There has been a slight increase since 1970 because ecologists have restricted burning to suppress wildfires.

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  • Fun Fact #9: 150-year decline in twisters striking the United States.

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    Fewer huge tornadoes mean many fewer deaths.

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  • Fun Fact #10: 150-year decline in hurricanes striking the United States.

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    Fewer hurricanes are hitting the United States.

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