More than 100 natural world heritage sites degraded by human activity, says report
by Michael Slezak from Environment | The Guardian on (#2AWM4)
Forest loss worst in North America and Australia, with 63% of sites under increased pressure from infrastructure, agriculture and settlements
More than 100 of the world's most precious natural assets are being severely damaged by encroaching human activities, according to a study examining direct human footprints and forest losses.
Natural world heritage sites are are identified by Unesco and include 229 sites around the world that are considered to have "outstanding universal values" that transcend national boundaries.
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