20 Things That May Be Gone from the Earth by 2050

It might seem as though every time you turn on the news, there’s more talk of pollution, deforestation, global warming and other dangerous occurrences with potentially catastrophic results.

Even with all of the technological advances made every day, many plant and animal species are becoming endangered.

The mid-21st century might seem far off in the future, but it’s only a few decades from now. By that time, the world might lose many species and things that have become familiar to us.

Here are some of the creatures, food and other things that are in danger of extinction in the next 30 years — and what steps are underway to prevent their disappearances.