There are many undesirable factors, which, if they are ignored, could adversely affect all human and animal life on the planet. Rising temperatures, as well as rising water levels, are a huge danger to life in the future. Unprecedented damage to coral reefs, as well as disappearing mangrove swamps and salt-marsh, will also impact life in the future. Finally, rising levels of pollution and depleted fish stocks, speak for themselves. These are critical issues, which need to be dealt with by the international community, before it becomes too late to do anything.