The world is facing crisis in every aspect. Economic growth is down and inflation is skyrocketing. In environmental terms, the earth and all the living things inhibiting it are at the brink of extinction. Climate change is exacerbating flooding and drought, affecting major regions around the world.

This is a major concern for the leaders around the world. If not taken serious steps in this regard, humanity and all the beauty of this earth will vanish before we even realise it.

To give the readers some awareness on this particular crisis, this CNN interactive takes an in-depth look at vanishing species around the globe along with the reasons for their disappearance at https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2016/12/specials/vanishing/.

The site is beautiful constructed, keeping in mind the complexity of the issue. As you open, you just have to scroll through to discover how humans are the cause of different species becoming extinct at a rate 100 times faster than normal.

The report explores the various causes, of which, five are considered the most threatening to the world and the creatures on the brink of extinction — climate change, agriculture, wildlife crime, pollution and disease. All these causes are explored via diagrams, data, short videos of researchers and scientists describing the physical changes occurring on the earth’s surface. There are also interactive content demonstrating animal habitat changes, and pictures depicting the complexity of the issue.

The data and research on the vanishing species and the climate crisis is alarming and depressing, but, on a brighter note, you may feel the urge to do your part. You can’t change the whole world, but you can do small acts of saving the climate by eradicating as much pollution as you can. For instance, plant trees, save water, and avoid plastic as much as you can.

The site is an eye-opener for everyone and a must-visit for the kids to be informed on the subject, so that they take steps for the betterment of this world and all the living forms inhibiting it as soon as possible.

Explore in detail at https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2016/12/specials/vanishing/

Published in Dawn, Young World, May 21st, 2022