The Three Gorges Dam in China powers up to 60 million homes.
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Amazing Facts About Our Changing Planet
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The Arctic has lost 75% of its summer sea ice since 1979.
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By 2050, climate change could displace over 200 million people worldwide.
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Cities like Jakarta, Miami, and Amsterdam could face major flooding by 2100.
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The Three Gorges Dam in China powers up to 60 million homes.
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The Gonghe Talatan Solar Park is larger than San Francisco, Boston, and Washington, D.C. combined.
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The oldest hydro plant, built in 1897, still runs today in New York.
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AI flood forecasts can reduce deaths by up to 43% in vulnerable regions.
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The U.S. military emits more CO₂ than over 140 countries.
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Pollinators like bees and butterflies affect one-third of the world’s food supply.
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The Sri Lankan Rainforest Orchid was rediscovered after 160 years thought extinct.
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Coral reefs support 25% of marine species despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor.
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