Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.
From the Caribbean coral reef to the snows of Kilimanjaro, many of the world's best-loved natural icons are threatened by global warming. Observer Science Editor Robin McKie outlines the wonders we can no longer take for granted...more