Deserts are far from lifeless lands. There are some resilient and wonderful animals and insects that call it home despite the hot and harsh conditions. Different species have distinct ways to survive in the desert. Here are 3 ways in which desert animals have been able to adapt and thrive in the environment. 1. Burrowing…
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The Effects and Prevention of Eutrophication
Eutrophication refers to algal blooms or excessive growth of phytoplankton (microcosmic plant-like organisms). Eutrophication occurs when there is an excessive amount of mineral and nutrient content in a water body. These nutrients can come from various sources, both natural and artificial. Natural sources are weathering of rocks that contain phosphorus, animal excrement, and other types…
The Benefits of Planting Trees
Trees are the oldest living things on earth. Planting trees is also an easy and sustainable way of positively affecting the environment. Here is an overview of the main reasons why we should plant trees. Trees purify the air and help in absorbing air pollutants like nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and re-oxygenate the atmosphere…
6 Consequences of Over-Fishing
Every day countless quantities of fish are hauled out of the sea. With oceans covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, marine life is vital to sustaining life elsewhere on the planet. However, over-fishing is causing harmful effects to humans and the ocean as well. Here are 5 drastic consequences of over-fishing. 1. Extinction Marine…
5 Interesting Facts About Ants
Ants are one of the most widespread insects found in homes and almost anywhere else. These minuscule insects are a subject of continuous study by scientists and entomologists. Here are 4 interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. 1. Ants Are Old as Dinosaurs Archaeologists estimate that ants have been on earth since the mid cretaceous…
5 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.
Climate change is a tremendous global threat facing humanity. The global temperature increase, the rising sea levels, the retreat of glaciers can all have devastating consequences, endangering human beings, and the earth’s flora and fauna. However, we can make a difference by decreasing our greenhouse gas emissions. Here are five simple ways to reduce your…
Stressed Out? Here’s How Nature Can Help to Relieve Stress
Are you feeling stressed? Chances are you spend a lot more time indoors, hunched over your phone or tapping away at your laptop than you do basking outside. The constant buzzing of people, heavy traffic and overcrowded places in our everyday life can become mentally depleting and cause stress. Hanging out in nature or finding…