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Caribou is a species of deer with a circumpolar distribution, native to the Arctic, sub-Arctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. Caribou, known as reindeer in Europe, are a majestic species of deer that are iconic in the northern regions of Canada. They are well-adapted to cold environments and can be found across various habitats, including boreal forests, tundra, and mountainous regions. Caribou are distinguished by their large, palmate antlers, which are present in both males and females, although males' antlers are generally larger. Their thick fur provides insulation against the frigid temperatures of their habitats. The North American caribou range extends from Alaska through the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut into the boreal forest and south through the Canadian Rockies and the Columbia and Selkirk Mountains. The map below created by  Chris Brackley  is a snapshot of the status of Canada’s caribou her

As we approach 2050, the climate of the United States is set to undergo substantial changes. Rising temperatures will redefine what we consider typical weather patterns, affecting annual, summer, and winter temperatures nationwide. This post explores the projected climate shifts, supported by insightful maps that illustrate these changes. Rising Temperatures Across the Board By 2050, every city in the U.S. will experience warmer winters and summers. These increases are not just minor fluctuations but significant changes that will reshape the climate landscape. Overall, annual temperatures are expected to rise across the country. Summer highs will see the most dramatic increases, with many regions experiencing hotter and longer summers. Winter temperatures will also climb, leading to milder winters in areas that currently experience harsh cold. This map, created by Vox highlights the projected changes in both summer and winter temperatures across the U.S. by 2050. Noticeable increases

Map of uncontacted peoples Worldwide at the Start of the 21st Century.   Eckert VI-Projektion 77% of the land (excluding Antarctica) and 87% of the ocean has been modified by the direct effects of human activities. Twenty countries contain 94% of the world's wilderness, excluding Antarctica and the high seas. Nature

www.tjukanov.org  An Ecological Footprint is a measure of the amount of bioproductive land and sea required to support a person’s lifestyle. It includes the land needed to grow their food, dispose of their waste and absorb their carb on emissions. The footprint counts all the impacts of personal spending as well as the business and government expenditure on their behalf.

There are approximately 750 species of butterflies in the U.S. Eleanor Lutz

Footprint includes: built environments, roads, railways, cropland, pasture land, navigable waterways, human population density, and night-time lights.

The map below visualizes the change in per-capita Carbon dioxide emissions in every country from 1990 to 2016. Reddit user: NaytaData The countries that have seen the biggest decreases in CO2 emissions per capita are Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Bahrain. Countries like Oman and China stand out as countries that have had their carbon dioxide emissions increase drastically these past decades.

Reddit user: kevpluck Global mean sea level has risen by about 7–8 inches (about 16–21 cm) since 1880, with about 3 of those inches (about 7 cm) occurring since 1993.