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Forests and jungles are two of the most beautiful and fascinating natural environments on our planet. Both are filled with an abundance of life, from towering trees to exotic animals, making them some of the most fascinating ecosystems to study. Although forests and jungles share some similarities, they...
Every year, World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March. This event was established by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of safe water for world communities. While many of us take access to safe drinking water for granted, this essential resource for life is not available...
We should know that water gives life to our planet, but not all water is the same. Although 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, the vast majority is saltwater found mainly in seas and oceans. This saline water represents 97.5% of all water on Earth. While we may think the rest is freshwater,...
The temperature ranges of our planet are incredibly dynamic, but we can find the coldest zones at the poles. Especially during winter where there is no sunlight, temperatures drop dramatically with levels being recorded as low as -89 ºC (-128.2 ºF). The result of such sub-zero temperatures is found...
Supporting our environment is not a selfless act. Finding ways to reduce the impacts of climate change and the environmental degradation our world faces is the only way to ensure our future. The same applies to future generations. Knowing how to slow or even reverse the effects of environmental degradation...
We should all be aware of environmental impact in a general sense. When we discuss the environmental impact of something, we refer to the consequences certain actions have on the larger environment. Such impacts can be large or small and they do not always have to be negative. Our very existence will have an impact...
Deforestation will occur to some degree due to natural causes. Some ecosystems have their own ways of regenerating and continuing their lifecycles. Human action on various ecosystems has also caused deforestation, something which has been important for various types of infrastructure and other aspects of civilization....
It is easy to feel helpless when it comes to protecting our world's ecosystems. Corporations and industries which pollute and destroy on a large scale can make our own contributions can seem pointless. While it is true that individual responsibility will only get us so far in terms of conservation, it is...
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