Climate change is responsible for half of the Great Barrier Reef being lost, study warns
October 14, 2020 at 13:04 PM EDT
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been severely damaged over the years, as widespread bleaching caused by rising temperatures and climate change negatively impact the structure. Now, a new study has put a firm figure on just how much of the reef has been lost over the past 25 years: a staggering 50%.