The Humpback whale is classified as an endangered species in Massachusetts and under the Federal Endangered Species Act. About 10,000 Humpback Whales remain today, with 5,700 frequenting the western North Atlantic. The whale, its prey, and its habitat are threatened by human- induced factors such as entanglements with fishing gear, pollution, and collisions with boats.
Gases, particles and toxics in the air we breathe can harm our lungs and threaten our health. Some air pollutants, known as greenhouse gases, form an atmospheric "blanket" that traps heat and causes severe and unstable weather. MassDEP works continuously to reduce the risks posed by air pollution and climate change.
Ice dams causing leaking and roof collapses, snowstorms that have jammed up roads, buried parking spots and caused widespread service outages on the MBTA, including complete shutdowns. Also all the schools in the district were closed for days or even weeks. It causes a lot of damage to houses, and freezes cars so that you cannot drive anywhere and stay home until the snow melts and heater in the house broke/ stop working because of the dangerous snow storm. Snow storms are very dangerous for roads for cars.
Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the nature of Massachusetts because they out-compete, displace, or kill native species. These non-native species, many introduced to Massachusetts accidentally others on purpose for garden or landscape use, thrive and proliferate here. For example, Autumn olive, It invades field and field edges and spreads easily. Plus, autumn olive’s ability to fix nitrogen helps it out-compete and displace native species.
Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the nature of Massachusetts because they out-compete, displace, or kill native species. These non-native species, many introduced to Massachusetts accidentally others on purpose for garden or landscape use, thrive and proliferate here. For example, Autumn olive, It invades field and field edges and spreads easily. Plus, autumn olive’s ability to fix nitrogen helps it out-compete and displace native species.
http://www.massaudubon.org/learn/nature-wildlife/invasive-plants/autumn-olive
This is very shocking I didnt realize that there is 10,000 humpback whales in the whole world, it's a sad fact. And if we were not dumping gas and having oil spills and killing their homes, they wouldn't be dying. If we could find a new way to clean the oceans before all the sealife dies off.
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